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AND  SABBATH -SCHOOL  WORK 

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The  Revised  Edition  of  The  Hymnal  has  been  compiled  by  a  Committee 
of  The  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication  and  Sabbath-School  Work,  con- 
sisting of  — 

The  Hon.  Robert  N.  Willson,  Chairman. 

Franklin  L.  Sheppard,  Esq. 

The  Rev.  Louis  F.  Benson,  D.D 


The  Rev.  Louis  F.  Benson,  D.D.,  Editor. 


Copyright,  1912,  by  the  Trustees  of 
The  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication  and  Sabbath-School  Work 


(Published  November,  1912) 


PEEFACE 

[To  the  Edition  with  Tunes] 

T^HE  Hymnal  was  published  in  October,  1895,  with  a 
preface  setting  forth  the  principles  which  governed 
its  preparation.  The  present  edition  marks  no  departure 
from  these  principles,  and  no  change  in  the  general  character 
of  the  book.     It  has  been  prepared  with  a  twofold  aim. 

First:  to  make  a  thorough  revision  of  the  materials  in  the 
light  of  sixteen  years'  practical  use  of  the  book.  Hymns 
and  tunes  failing  to  establish  themselves  in  popular  favor 
have  been  removed.  Many  tunes  have  been  set  in  lower 
keys  or  modified  in  harmony,  in  the  interests  of  congrega- 
tional singing.  In  these  matters  the  Committee  has  been 
fortunate  in  having  the  sympathetic  cooperation  of  the 
Musical  Editor.  The  text  of  the  hymns  has  been  minutely 
scrutinized  from  the  point  of  view  of  accuracy,  of  rhythm, 
and  of  a  sincere  worship:  the  text  of  the  Psalter  continues 
to  be  that  of  the  standard  of  the  American  Bible  Society. 
The  arrangement  of  the  main  body  of  hymns  under  the 
subjects  of  the  Apostles'  Creed  has  been  more  completely 
carried  out,  with  a  view  to  assist  the  memory  in  locating 
hymns ;  and  the  system  of  cross  references  has  been  extended. 
The  notes  upon  the  history  of  hymns  and  tunes  have  been 
carefully  restudied  and  revised. 

Second:  to  bring  the  book  abreast  of  the  latest  develop- 
ments of  hymnody,  and  of  the  present  state  of  Christian 
thought  and  feeling;  especially  to  meet  the  demand  for 
the  recognition  of  God's  nearness  to  everyday  living,  the 
coming  of  the  kingdom  in  the  sphere  of  common  life,  the 
spirit  of  brotherhood  and  of  manly  and  resolute  Christian 
life  and  service,  social  betterment,  and  evangelistic  work. 
In  the  choice  of  new  tunes  preference  has  been  given  to 
those  whose  acceptability  has  been  elsewhere  tested  in 
actual  use;    and  some  familiar  tunes  have  been  restored. 


PREFACE 


For  permission  to  use  hymns  that  are  new  to  this  edition, 
the  Committee  is  indebted  to  the  Rev.  Dr.  Henry  van  Dyke 
for  No.  115;  the  Right  Rev.  William  C,  Doane  for  No.  83; 
the  Rev.  Dr.  Frederick  L.  Hosmer  for  Nos.  113  and  349; 
the  Rev.  Dr.  Frank  Mason  North  for  No.  376;  the  Rev. 
Dr.  John  Brownlie  for  Nos.  2G3,  329,  and  462;  Mr.  Brad- 
ford Torrey  for  No.  531;  and  Messrs.  Charles  Scribner's 
Sons  for  No.  691. 

Acknowledgments  are  likewise  due  for  the  free  use  of 
copyrighted  tunes  not  hitherto  included  to  the  Chautauqua 
Press  for  "Evening  Praise"  and  "Bread  of  Life";  Bishop 
Doane  for  "Ancient  of  Days";  the  Rev.  Dr.  Charles  L. 
Hutchins  for  "Beaufort"  and  "Chignell";  Mr.  H.  J. 
Storer  for  "Patmos";  Mr.  William  G.  Fischer  for  "I  am 
Coming";  James  Edmund  Jones,  Esq.,  for  "Waklen"; 
C.  Crozat  Converse,  Esq.,  for  "What  a  Friend";  and  Mr. 
W.  H.  Doane  for  "Evangel"  and  "Rescue  the  Perishing.'' 


March  30,  1911 


Note.  As  far  as  possible,  the  Hymns  are  here  printed  as  their  authors 
wrote  them.  All  deviations  from  the  author's  text  are  indicated  in  the 
note  beneath  the  hymn.  The  date  set  to  the  hymn  is  the  earliest  date 
obtainable,  ordinarily  that  of  its  composition,  in  some  cases  necessarily 
that  of  first  publication.  Where  two  dates  are  given,  they  indicate  that 
of  the  original  form  of  the  hymn,  and  that  of  the  author's  revised  text  used 
in  this  book.  The  word  "publ."  indicates  that  the  date  of  writing  is  un- 
known, and  that  the  date  of  publication  is  posthumous.  The  letter  c 
{circa)  before  a  date  is  used  where  exact  certainty  is  unobtainable. 

The  names  of  the  Tunes,  unless  for  good  reason  to  the  contrary,  are 
those  authoritatively  given  them  by  the  composer  or  his  representative. 
Tunes  bearing  identical  names  are  distinguished  by  adding  the  composer's 
name  in  brackets,  e.g.  Alleluia  (Lowe),  Alleluia  (Wesley).  The  dates 
set  to  the  tunes  are  the  dates  of  first  publication. 

Where  dates,  either  of  hymns  or  tunes,  are  altogether  wanting,  the 
date  of  the  author's  or  composer's  birth  and  death  are  given  in  brackets, 
e.g.  (1816-1893),  or,  where  living,  that  of  birth  only,  e.g.  (183S-),  or  the 
date  of  death,  when  that  alone  is  known,  e.0.(-185O). 


CONTENTS 

Preface  

PAGE 

iii-iv 

Index  of  First  Links 

l\ni  \   OF    \\<  n;vr  Hymns  and  Canth  les 

ix-xv 

XV 

Brief  Statement  of  the  Reformed  Faith   

The   Lord's   Prayer 

xvi-xx 

XX 

The 

COMMANDMENTS.   

xx-xxi 

The  Apostles'  Creed 

Opening  Sentences  

xxii 

xxii— xxiv 

DOXOLOGIES 

xxiv 

I.   TIMES   OF   WORSHIP 
Morning 

HYMNS 
1-11 

Evening 

12-35 

The 

Lord's  Day 

36-47 

At  • 

rHE  Opening  of  Service 

48-69 

At 

2 

0) 
CO  0-1 

C 

E 
>» 

w 

the  Close  of  Service 

II.    HYMNS   OF   THE   FAITH 
following  the  order  of  the  apostles' 

God,  The  Holy  Trinity 

The  Father  Almighty 

His  Majesty  and  Greatness 

70-81 

CREED 

82-88 

89-114 

His  Fatherhood  and  Love    

115-139 

Jesi  b  Christ  our  Lord 

Praise  to  Christ   Exalted     

140-168 

The   Advent     

169-171 

The  Nativity    

172-188 

The  Epiphany 

189-191 

CONTENTS 


HYMNS 

The  Temptation     192 

The  Life,  Ministry,  and  Example   193-213 

The  Transfiguration 214 

The  Entry  into  Jerusalem 215-217 

The  Passion  and  Crucifixion 218-233 

The  Resurrection 234-247 

The  Ascension 248-252 

The  Heavenly  Priesthood    253-255 

The  Second  Coming  and  Judgment    256-271 

The  Holy  Ghost 

Invocation  and  Praise 272-288 

Inspiration  of  the  Holy  Scriptures    289-298 

The  Holy  Catholic  Church 

The  Church 29&-313 

Baptism   314-316 

Confession  of  Faith 317-322 

The  Communion    323-340 

The  Ministry    341-342 

Brotherhood  and  Service 343-390 

Missions 391-416 

The  Communion  of  Saints 417-431 

The  Forgiveness  of  Sins 

The  Grace  of  God  in  Christ 432-446 

Repentance  and  Confession  of  Sin    447-463 

Faith  in  Christ 464-478 

Conflict  with  Sin 479-  496 

Trust    497-535 

Love,  and  Communion  with  Christ    536-566 

Prayer 567-579 

Aspiration 580-615 

The  Resurrection  of  the  Body 

Death  and  Burial    616-626 

The  Resurrection  of  the  Body 627 

The  Life  Everlasting 628-644 


III.    OCCASIONAL   HYMNS 

The  Opening  and  Closing  of  the  Year    645-651 

Harvest  and  Thanksgiving 652-657 


CONTENTS 


HYMNS 

National 658-667 

Installation  of  a  Pastor 068-669 

Lai  ing  of  a  Corner-stone     670 

Dedication  of  a  Church    071-672 

Marriage   673-675 

The  Home 676-677 

Anniversary    678-679 

Those  at  Sea 680-682 

F  lrewell  Service 683 

Temperance 684-685 

Prayer  for  Schools  and  Colleges 686 

Children's  Hymns 687-705 

Evangelistic  Services 706-734 

IV.   ANCIENT  HYMNS   AND   CANTICLES 

Ancient  Hymns  and  Canticles 735-755 

PAGE 

Directions  for  Chanting 567 

Index  of  Authors 256 


C&e  p$altet 


The  Psalter   568-656 

Gloria  Patri  656 


INDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES 


Hymn 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 496 

A  lew  more  years  shall  roll 618 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God    ....  122 

A  parting  hymn  we  sing    331 

A  thousand  years  have  come  and    .  182 

A  voice  by  Jordan's  shore 212 

Abide  with  note:  fast  falls  the  eventide  24 

According  to  Thy  gracious  word .  .  .  337 

Again,  as  evening's  shadow  falls.  .  .  23 

Alas!   and  did  my  Saviour  bleed    .  .  221 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honor 216 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name  157 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices   .  .  .  186 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell  .  .  100 

All  praise  to  Him  who  dwells  in  bliss  28 

ae  to  Thee,  Eternal  Lord   .  .  187 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  .  .  18 

Alleluia!  Alleluia!     Hearts  to    ....  238 

Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus 150 

Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness    417 

Alleluia!    The  strife  is  o'er   246 

Almighty  God,  Thy  word  is  cast   .  .  79 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 481 

Ancient  of  days,  who  sittest  throned  83 

And  is  the  time  approaching    397 

And  now  the  sun's  declining  rays    .  33 

And  now  the  wants  are  told  that  ...  75 

Angel  voices,  ever  singing     98 

Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory    ...  176 

Angels,  roil  the  rock  away    237 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done    ...  42 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat  468 

Arise,  0  King  of  grace,  arise     312 

Around  the  throne  of  God    91 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven  702 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid    .  436 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams  587 

As  the  sun  doth  daily  rise 7 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 189 

Asleep  in  Jesus!   blessed  sleep     ....  625 

At  even,  when  the  sun  was  set  ...  .  21 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing    .  323 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus    140 

At  Thy  feet,  our  God  and  Father.  .  648 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song   154 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  4 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays  ....  711 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve  480 


Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 
Begin,  my  tongue,  >  >me  heavenly. 
Behold,  a  Stranger's  a;  the  door 
Behold  the  Brid<:_rroom  comet  h  . 
Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by  . 
Behold  the  throne  of  grace   


104 
126 
7i8 
267 
202 
579 


Hymn 

Behold  us,  Lord,  a  little  space    ....  573 

Behold  what  wondio  600 

Beneath  the  cross  of  Jesus    470 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  tin-  cross   .  .  542 

Blessed  are  the  sons  of  God    421 

Blessed  night,  when  first  that  plain  183 

Blessed  Saviour,  Thee  I  love    564 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart 581 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds    345 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  I  feed    .  .  333 

Bread  of  the  world  in  mercy  broken  339 

Break  thou  the  bread  of  life 292 

Breast  the  wave,  Christian 492 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 638 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  190 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner    701 

By  Christ  redeemed,  in  Christ 336 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill   316 

Call  Jehovah  thy  Salvation    516 

Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me   .  .  605 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night  .  178 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord 522 

Child  of  sin  ami  sorrow 707 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King  ....  419 

Christ,  above  all  glory  seated 164 

Christ  for  the  world  we  sing 396 

Christ  in  His  word  draws  near.  .  .  .  205 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  Foundation  302 

Christ  is  our  Corner-stone     670 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  Ground  553 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again     ....  243 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day     .  .  .  245 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies     .  11 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them     ....  483 

Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose    ....  487 

Christians,  awake!  salute  the  happy  179 

City  of  God,  how  broad  and  far    .  .  299 

Come,  dearest  Lord.  desc<  ad  and    .  286 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  287 

Com.'.  Holy  Ghost,  in  love 281 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire  272 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind.  .  58 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dov<  278 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  soi 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above .  423 

Come,  let  us  join  with  faithful  souls  364 

Come,  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  ( tod  .  456 

Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not    257 

Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  I 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare    .  .  570 

Come,  O  Creator  Spirit  blest 233 

Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad    .  .  .  105 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King 61 

Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing  589 


INDEX  OF   FIRST  LINES 


Hymn 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus  .  .  171 

(  Mine  to  our  poor  nature's  night    .  .  279 

Come  to  the  Saviour  now   723 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary 433 

Come,  we  thai  love  the  Lord 131 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye.  438 

( !ome  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain  .  .  235 

('nine,  ye  thankful  people,  come    .  .  655 

( Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs 528 

Courage,  brother,  do  not  stumble.  .  367 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns    .  .  .  162 
Crown  His  head  with  endless  blessing    153 

Daily,  daily  sing  the  praises 642 

1  >;.\  is  dying  in  the  west 35 

Day  of  wrath!  O  day  of  mourning    .  268 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying  .  .  649 

Dear  Lord  and  Father  of  mankind    .  195 

Dear  Lord  and  Master  mine     565 

Depth  of  mercy!  can  there  be    450 

Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  Emmanuel    .  169 

Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save .  .  681 

Eternal  Ruler  of  the  ceaseless  round  351 

Evensong  is  hushed  in  silence     ....  728 

Every  morning  mercies  new 1 

Fairest  Lord  Jesus,  Ruler  of  all.  .  156 

Faith  of  our  fathers!  living  still  .  .  .  422 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home    615 

Far  from  Thy  heavenly  care    462 

Father,  again  in  Jesus'  Name  we  .  .  48 

Father,  hear  Thy  children's  call     .  .  449 

Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life    .  .  .  503 

Bather  of  all,  from  land  and  sea    .  .  313 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  .....  59 

Father  of  Love,  our  Guide  and  Friend  499 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  word.  .  .  .  293 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss    .  .  501 

Father,  who  on  man  dost  shower  .  .  685 

Fierce  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the.  .  .  213 

Fierce  was  the  wild  billow 210 

Fight  the  good  fight  with  all  thy  .  .  .  489 

111  Thou  my  life,  O  Lord  my  God.  .  133 

Fling  out  the  banner!  let  it  float.  .  .  411 

For  all  the  saints  who  from  their.  .  .  426 

For  My  sake  and  the  gospel's,  go.  .  394 

For  the  beauty  of  the  earth    125 

For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  country  ....  636 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace  ....  651 

For  ever  with  the  Lord 635 

Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky  64 

Forth  in  Thy  Name,  <>  Lord,  I  go  .  348 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights 192 

Forward!    be  our  watchword     594 

Founded  on  Thee,  our  only  Lord  .  .  672 

From  :ill  thai   dwell  below  the  skies  102 

From  ail  Thy  Saints  in  warfare     .  .  .  420 

From  every  stormy  wind  thai   blows  571 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  .  .  401 

From  hands  that  would  our  land  .  .  662 

From  ocean   unto  ocean 400 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high    732 

From  the  eastern  mountains 191 


Hymn 

Gentle  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled  622 

Gently,  Lord,  O  gently  lead  us    .  .  .  493 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise  .  .  430 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise.  .  .  no 
Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 

^  See  Commit  thou  ail  th\  griefs    .  538 

Glorious  things  of  thee  an   spoken  301 
( dory  and  praise  and  honor 

See  All  glory,  laud,  and  honor    .  .  216 
Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 

See  All  praise  to  Thee    18 

Go,  labor  on:  spend,  and  be  spent  368 

Go,  preach  My  gospel,  saith  the  Lord  342 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane    218 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  683 

God  bless  our  native  land 666 

God  calling  yet!  shall  I  not  hear  .  .  717 

God  Eternal,  Lord  of  all   84 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  His  Son     ....  296 

God  is  Love;  His  mercy  brightens  135 

God  is  my  strong  Salvation    511 

God  is  the  Refuge  of  His  saints  .  .  .  514 

God  is  working  His  purpose  out    .  .  414 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way  519 

God,  my  King,  Thy  might  confessing  112 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace 67 

God  of  our  fathers,  whose  almighty  659 

God  the  All-terrible!    King,  who.  .".  660 

God,  the  Lord,  a  King  remaineth.  .  90 

Golden  harps  are  sounding   697 

Grace!    'tis  a  charming  sound     ....  446 

Gracious  Spirit,  Dove  Divine 282 

Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost 227 

Grant  us  Thy  light,  that  we    .  .  .see  285 
Great  Creator,  who  this  day 

See  Hail,  thou  bright  and  sacred.  39 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou.  .  96 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty.  .  .  650 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear .  .  266 

Great  King  of  nations,  hear  our   ...  667 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  Great  Jehovah  .  534 

Hail,  sacred  day  of  earthly  rest ....  43 

Hail,  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise.  .  .  250 

Hail,  thou  bright  and  sacred  morn  39 

Hail,  Thou  once-despised  Jesus.  .  .  .  151 

Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  .  .  .  409 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 404 

Happy  the  souls  to  .lesus  joined     .  .  418 

Happy  town  of  Salem    703 

Hark!  hark!   my  soul,  angelic  Bongs  641 

Hark!  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord    ....  437 

Hark!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices  166 

Hark,  the  glad   sound!    the  Saviour  170 

Hark!    1  he  herald  angels  sing    174 

Hark!   the  sound  of  holy  voices    .  .  .  429 

Hark!  the  voice  of  .lesus  crying  .  .  .  356 

Hark!   the  voice  of  love  and    mercy  231 

Hark!   what   nie:in  t  hose  holy  voices  172 

Hasten,   Lord,  the  glorious  time   .  .  .  410 

He  is  gone:  a  cloud  of  light    251 

He  leadeth  me:  o  blessed  thought  510 

He  leads  us  on  by  paths  we  did  not.  733 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping   .  380 

Here,  <  I  my  Lord,  I  sec  Thee  lace  to  334 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES 


Hymn 

High  in  the  heavens,  Eternal  God  .  121 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God    82 

Holy,  Holv,  Holy  Lord,  God  of  .  .  .  85 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord,  God  of  hosts  88 

Holv  Spiri't,  heavenly  Dove 274 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  light 284 

Holy  Spirit,  Truth  Divine     280 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord    55 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks  Divine 

See  O  who  like  Thee  so  calm,  so .  .  208 

How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn.  .  240 

How  charming  is  the  place.  . 68 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  505 

How  gentle  God's  commands. 498 

How  precious  is  the  book  Divine.  .  .  290 

How  shall  I  follow  Him  I  serve.  .  .  .  206 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place .  .  .  328 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds  556 

Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn 700 

I  am  coming  to  the  cross 729 

I  bow  my  forehead  to  the  dust    .  .  .  502 

I  could  not  do  without  Thee    546 

I  gave  my  life  for  thee 

See  Thy  life  was  given  for  me    .  .  .  444 

I  hear  Thy  welcome  voice 726 

I  heard  a  sound  of  voices    631 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say    ....  469 

I  know  no  life  divided 539 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives    .  .  555 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 47i 

I  look  to  Thee  in  every  need    128 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord    300 

I  love  to  tell  the  story 706 

I  need  Thee  every  hour 716 

I  say  to  all  men  far  and  near 247 

I  sought  the  Lord,  and  afterward  1 .  712 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  694 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 727 

If  Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  mine.  .  544 

If  thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee  515 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here 639 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord.  321 

Immortal  Love,  for  ever  full 540 

In  heavenly  love  abiding 526 

In  His  own  raiment  clad 696 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory    232 

In  the  hour  of  trial 482 

In  the  morning  I  will  raise 8 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear   .  .  177 

It  is  not  death  to  die   617 

I've  found  a  Friend;  O  such  a  Friend  561 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 632 

Jerusalem  the  golden    637 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 318 

Jesus  calls  us;  o'er  the  tumult    ....  379 

Jesus  came,  the  heavens  adoring    .  .  264 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day 244 

Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee 562 

Jesus,  1  love  Thy  charming  Name  .  554 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 355 

Jesus,  1  will  trusl  Thee 721 

Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  woes    227 

Jesus  lives:  thy  terrors  now 242 


Hymn 

Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory 485 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul 473 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle    463 

Jesus,  merciful  and  mild 582 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All  536 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me  ....  488 

Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me 486 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun.  .  391 

Jesus,  still  lead  on    490 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee     .  .  543 

Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen    .  545 

Jesus,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts  .  .  327 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me   .  .  537 

Jesus,  Thy  Name  1  love    158 

Jesus,  to  Thy  table  led    338 

Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet  .  .  60 

Jesus,  with  Thy  Church  abide   ....  305 

Joy  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is  come  180 

Joyful,  joyful,  we  adore  Thee 115 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea  ....  477 


Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  .  .  . 
Knocking,  knocking,  who  is  there 


101 

734 


Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace  .  291 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the 508 

Lead  on,  O  King  Eternal    365 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us  .  535 

Lead  us,  O  Father,  in  the  paths  of  608 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds  678 

Let  our  choir  new  anthems  raise.  .  .  428 

Let  Thy  blood  in  mercy  poured  .  .  .  329 

Let  us  with  a  gladsome  mind 107 

Lift  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now  ...  241 

Lift  up  your  heads,  rejoice 259 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gate.-  of    ...  413 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates  476 

Light  of  Light,  enlighten  me 37 

Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart  .  256 

Light  of  the  world,  we  hail  Thee   .  .  405 

Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem 644 

Lo!  God  is  here;  let  us  adore 114 

Lo,  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending  265 
Lo!  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land 

See  O  God,  mine  inmost  soul.  .  .  .  269 

Look,  ye  saints;  the  sight  is  glorious  168 

Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee .  .  .  204 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing  80 

Lord,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine    .  325 

Lord,  I  believe;    Thy  power  I  own  472 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing .  709 

Lord,  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  .  .  3 

Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day   ....  458 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care  ...  517 

Lord  Jesus,  on  the  holy  mount    ...  214 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went  359 

Lord,  my  weak  thought  in  vain.  .  .  .  109 

Lord  of  all  being,  throned  afar 127 

Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might 475 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our.  .  .  .  306 

Lord  of  the  hearts  of  men 70 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  us  pray  40 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above    02 

Lord,  on  Thy  returning  day    69 

Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak  361 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES 


Hymn 

Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  138 

Lord,  Thou  liast  searched  and  seen  .  106 

Lord,  Thy  mercy  now  entreating  .  .  457 

Lord,  Thy  word  abideth 297 

Lord,  to  Thee  alone  we  turn 484 

Lord.,  we  come  before  Thee  now    .  .  63 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy    .  .  51 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  123 

Love  Divine,  all  loves  excelling.  .  .  .  560 

Majestic  Bweetness  nits  enthroned  566 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour     77 

Mighty  ( rod,  while  angels  bless  Thee  141 

More  love  to  Thee,  O  Christ 602 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone.  .  .  .  357 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee    665 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord    .  197 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 447 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day  320 

My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray.  504 

My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread    .  324 

My  God,  how  endless  is  Thy  love  .  129 

My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art  .  97 

My  God,  I  love  Thee,  not  because  559 

My  God,  I  thank  Thee,  who  hast   .  524 

My  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet   ....  572 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 612 

My  God,  the  Spring  of  all  my  joys  557 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less   .  .  465 

My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt 506 

My  Lord,  my  Love,  was  crucified.  .  36 

My  Lord,  my  Master,  at  Thy  feet.  .  229 

My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour    ....  461 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 495 

My  times  are  in  Thy  hand   497 

Nature  with  open  volume  stands  .  434 

Near  the  cross  her  vigil  keeping  .  .  .  250 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 601 

New  every  morning  is  the  love    ...  6 

No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 616 

No,  not  despairingly    452 

None  other  Lamb,  none  other  Name  478 

Not  nil  the  blood  of  beasts    439 

Not  so  in  haste,  my  heart 531 

Not  wort  h\\  Lord,  to  gather  up  the  335 

Now  from  the  a! tar  of  my  heart    .  .  30 

Now  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  15 

Now  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart.  .  .  319 

Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead     .  73 

Now  rest,  ye  pilgrim  host    679 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 656 

Now  ill''  day  is  over 689 

Now  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er 623 

Now -,  when  the  dusky  shades  of  .  .  .  2 

0  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul    130 

0  Bread  to  pilgrims  given 332 

O  brothers,  lift   your  voices 366 

0  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord  .  163 

()  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light    .  362 

0  Christ,  v.  ho  didsi  our  tasks  fulfil 

S&    <  >  Thou   whose  feet  have   ....  686 

1  »  COme,  all  ye  faithful 173 


Hymn 
O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 

St 1   Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  etc.  .  .  169 

0  could  L  speak  the  matchless  worth  159 

()  daughters  blest  of  Galilee   385 

( )  day  of  rest  and  gladness 46 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God   586 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink  .  .  603 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God    .  .  .  593 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing     .  147 

O  gift  of  gifts,  O  grace  of  faith  ... .  466 

0  God,  before  Thy  sun's  bright  ...  9 

O  God,  beneath  Thy  guiding  hand.  658 

0  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert    .  269 

0  God,  my  Strength  and  Fortitude  11S 

O  God  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand  .  .  533 

O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord    .  53 

O  God  of  love,  O  King  of  peace  .  .  .  664 

O  God  of  mercy,  God  of  might     .  .  .  386 

O  God  of  truth,  whose  living  Word  350 

O  God,  the  Rock  of  Ages    89 

O  God,  we  praise  Thee,  and  confess  86 

O  God,  who  workest  hitherto 371 

O  grant  us  light,  that  we  may  know    285 

0  happy  band  of  pilgrims 346 

O  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice  725 

O  happy  home  where  Thou  art  loved  676 

O  help  us,  Lord ;  each  hour  of  need .  .  567 

O  Holy  Saviour,  Friend  unseen.  .  .  .  551 

O  how  shall  I  receive  Thee 215 

O  Jesus,  I  have  promised    388 

O  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful   ....  144 

O  Jesus,  Lord  most  merciful 254 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing 434 

O  Lamb  of  God,  still  keep  me    ....  538 

O  let  him,  whose  sorrow    606 

O  Light  of  life,  O  Saviour  dear    ...  19 

O  Light,  whose  beams  illumine  all  .  597 

O  little  town  of  Bethlehem 181 

O  Lord,  be  with  us  when  we  sail    .  .  680 

O  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be    .  610 

O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  Thee .  .  .  558 

O  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea  383 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  Almight\    King    .  .  663 

O  Love  Divine  and  golden    673 

O  Love  Divine,  how  sweet    thou  art  609 

O  Love  Divine,  thai  stooped  to  share  513 

0  love,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  .  .  207 

O  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true .  119 

O  love  that  casts  out  fear 563 

O  Love  that  wilt  not  let  me  go 541 

O  Master,  let  me  walk  with  Thee    .  .  196 

0  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay  205 

0  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem    633 

O  mystery  of  love  Divine 441 

O  North,  with  all  thy  vales  of  green  407 

O  Paradise.  0  Paradise 634 

0  perfect  life  of  love 228 

0  perfect  Love,  all  human  thought  675 

0  praise  our  God  to-day 384 

()  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  of  all  270 

()  risen   Lord  upon  the  throne 669 

()  sacred  Bead,  n<>\\  wounded    ....  220 

0  Saviour,  precious  Saviour  161 

0  Saviour,  where  shall  guilty  man  233 

(  )  Spirit  of  the  living  (  iod 341 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES 


Hymn 

O  splendor  of  God's  glory  bright  5 

O  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong.  358 

O  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow     ...  548 
O  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross 

Nature  with  open  volume    .  .  445 

O  Thou,  before  whose  presence        .  684 

0  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows  467 

O  Thou  in  all  Thy  might  so  far.  .  .  .  113 

O  thou  not  made  with  hands 352 

O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer 288 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  .  451 

O  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  Friend  255 

O  Thou,  the  Eternal  Son  of  God.  .  .  222 

O  Thou,  to  who.se  all-searching  sight  598 

•  have  climbed  life's  686 
O  Thou,  whose  own  vast  temple 

Set   rhou,  whose  unmeasured.  .  .  .  671 
O  timely  happy,  timely  wise 

Set  New  every  morning  is  the  love  6 

O  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 308 

( )  very  God  of  very  God 591 

O  what,  if  we  are  Christ's 431 

O  what  t  heir  joy  and  their  glory  must  630 

O  where  are  kings  and  empires  now .  310 

O  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea    ...  199 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found 640 

O  who  like  Thee  so  calm,  so  bright .  .  208 

O  Word  of  God  Incarnate 289 

O  worship  the  King  all-glorious  above  99 

O  Zion,  haste,  thy  mission  high  ....  395 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness.  .  .  406 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe  . 479 

On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry  200 

On  our  way  rejoicing   389 

Once  in  royal  David's  city    690 

One  sole  baptismal  sign 311 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 626 

One  there  is,  above  all  others 432 

One  there  is  who  loves  thee    7*5 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers 374 

Open  now  thy  gates  of  beauty   ....  56 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed  276 

Our  country's  voice  is  pleading ....  399 

Our  day  of  praise  is  done    34 

Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past  ...  117 

Our  praises,  Lord,  Thou  dost  not .  .  .  577 

Part  in  peace:   is  day  before  us. .  .  .  81 

Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour 720 

Peace,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark    .  550 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above  ....  49 

Praise,  Lord,  for  Thee  in  Zion  waits  120 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven  134 

Praise  the  Lord:  ye  heavens  adore.  92 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise    .  .  .  652 

Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height  440 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire  574 

Purer  yet  and  purer 607 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart   .  .  .  595 

:<  E,  all  ye  believers 258 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 143 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart 583 

Rescue  the  perishing,  care  for  the   .  730 


Hymn 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return    719 

Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord    347 

Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty    217 

Ring  out,  wild  bells,  to  the  wild  sky  647 

Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  .  307 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings  590 

Rock  of  Ages,  deft  for  me 464 

Round  me  falls  the  night     12 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated  ...  87 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus 724 

Safely  through  another  week    54 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  74 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 152 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing  27 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us  .  .  .  698 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations.  ...  412 

Saviour,  teach  me,  day  by  day    .  .  .  688 

Saviour,  Thy  dying  love 375 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee  ....  447 

Saviour,  wThen  night  involves  the  145 

Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding  314 

Saw  you  never  in  the  twilight    ....  692 

Searcher  of  hearts,  from  mine  erase  569 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand  .  315 
See,  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph  249 

I    Send  Thou,  O  Lord,  to  every  place  415 

J    Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless  326 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth   160 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  .  .  188 

Show  pity,  Lord 455 

Since  Jesus  is  my  friend 580 

Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest 448 

Sing  alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise  424 

Sing,  O  sing,  this  blessed  morn 175 

Sing  to  the  Lord  of  harvest 653 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express  .  .  .  344 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 32 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise   377 

Soldiers  of  the  cross,  arise 373 

Soldiers  who  to  Christ  belong 372 

Something  every  heart  is  loving  .  .  .  549 

Sometimes  a  light  surprises 525 

Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry 568 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang    .  .  .  108 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise   .  392 
Souls  of  men,  why  will  ye  scatter 

See  Was  there  ever  kindest 435 

Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayers.  .  .  52 

Spirit  of  God,  descend  upon  my  heart  273 

Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord 132 

Stand  up,  my  soul;  shake  off  thy  fears  491 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 353 

Standing  at  the  portal 646 

Star  of  peace  to  wanderers  weary      .  682 

Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem  500 

Still  with  Thee,  O  my  God 71 

Summer  suns  are  glowing 704 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear  17 

Sunset  and  evening  star    620 

Supreme  in  wisdom  as  in  power  .  .  .  518 

Surrounded  by  unnumbered  foes  .  .  494 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King  41 

Sweet  is  Thy  mercy,  Lord 578 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go .  .  .  72 


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IBiitt  Statement  of  the  CleformeD  JFaitt) 

ADOPTED,  MAY  22,  1902,  BY  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY  OF 

THE  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  IN  THE  UNITED 

STATES  OF  AMERICA 

Article  I.      Of  God. 

We  believe  in  the  ever-living  God,  who  is  a  Spirit  and  the  Father 
of  our  spirits;  infinite,  eternal  and  unchangeable  in  His  being  and 
perfections;  the  Lord  Almighty,  most  just  in  all  His  ways,  most  glorious 
in  holiness,  unsearchable  in  wisdom  and  plenteous  in  mercy,  full  of 
love  "and  compassion,  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth.  We 
worship  Him,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit,  three  persons  in  one  God- 
head one  in  substance  and  equal  in  power  and  glory. 

Article  II.     Of  Revelation. 

We  believe  that  God  Is  revealed  in  nature,  in  history,  and  in  the 
heart  of  man;  that  He  has  made  gracious  and  clearer  revelations  of 
Himself  to  Men  of  God  who  spoke  as  they  were  moved  by  the  Holy 
Spirit;  and  that  Jesus  Christ,  the  Word  made  flesh,  is  the  brightness 
of  the  Father's  glory  and  the  express  image  of  His  person.  We  grate- 
fully receive  the  Holy  Scriptures,  given  by  inspiration,  to  be  the  faith- 
ful record  of  God's  gracious  revelations  and  the  sure  witness  to  Christ, 
as  the  Word  of  God,  the  only  infallible  rule  of  faith  and  life. 

Article  III.     Of  the  Eternal  Purpose. 

We  believe  that  the  eternal,  wise,  holy,  and  loving  purpose  of  God 
embraces  all  events,  so  that  while  the  freedom  of  man  is  not  taken 
away  nor  is  God  the  author  of  sin,  yet  in  Bis  providence  He  makes 
all  things  work  together  in  the  fulfillment  of  His  sovereign  design  and 
the  manifestation  of  His  glory;  wherefore4,  humbly  acknowledging  the 
mystery  of  this  truth,  we  trust  in  His  protecting  care  and  set  our  hearts 
to  do  His  will. 


STATEMENT   OF   THE   REFORMED   FAITH 


Article  IV.     Of  the  Creation. 

We  believe  that  God  is  the  creator,  upholder,  and  governor  of  all 
things;  that  lit-  is  above  all  His  works  and  in  them  all;  and  that  He 
made  man  in  His  own  image,  meet  for  fellowship  with  Him,  free  and 
able  to  choose  between  good  and  evil,  and  forever  responsible  to  his 
Maker  and  Lord. 

Article  V.     Of  the  Sin  of  Man. 

We  believe  that  our  first  parents,  being  tempted,  chose  evil,  and  so 
fell  away  from  God  and  came  under  the  power  of  sin,  the  penalty  of 
which  is  eternal  death;  and  we  confess  that,  by  reason  of  this  dis- 
obedience, we  and  all  men  are  born  with  a  sinful  nature,  that  we  have 
broken  God's  law,  and  that  no  man  can  be  saved  but  by  His  grace. 

Article  VI.     Of  the  Grace  of  God. 

We  believe  that  God,  out  of  His  great  love  for  the  world,  has  given 
His  only  begotten  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  sinners,  and  in  the  Gospel 
freely  offers  His  all-sufficient  salvation  to  all  men.  And  we  praise 
Him  for  the  unspeakable  grace  wherein  He  has  provided  a  way  of 
eternal  life  for  all  mankind. 

Article  VII.     Of  Election. 

We  believe  that  God,  from  the  beginning,  in  His  own  good  pleasure, 
gave  to  His  Son  a  people,  an  innumerable  multitude,  chosen  in  Christ 
unto  holiness,  service,  and  salvation;  we  believe  that  all  who  come  to 
years  of  discretion  can  receive  this  salvation  only  through  faith  and 
repentance;  and  wre  believe  that  all  who  die  in  infancy,  and  all  others 
given  by  the  Father  to  the  Son  who  are  beyond  the  reach  of  the  out- 
ward means  of  grace,  are  regenerated  and  saved  by  Christ  through  the 
Spirit,  who  works  when  and  where  and  how  He  pie: 

Article  VIII.     Of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

We  believe  in  and  confess  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  Mediator 
between  God  and  man,  who,  being  the  Eternal  Son  of  God,  for  us  men 
and  for  our  salvation  became  truly  man,  being  conceived  by  the  Holy 


STATEMENT   OF  THE   REFORMED   FAITH 


Ghost  and  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  without  sin;  unto  us  He  has  revealed 
the  Father,  by  His  Word  and  Spirit  making  known  the  perfect  will  of 
God;  for  us  He  fulfilled  all  righteousness  and  satisfied  eternal  justice, 
offering  Himself  a  perfect  sacrifice  upon  the  cross  to  take  away  the  sin 
of  the  world;  for  us  He  rose  from  the  dead  and  ascended  into  heaven, 
where  He  ever  intercedes  for  us;  in  our  hearts,  joined  to  Him  by  faith, 
He  abides  forever  as  the  indwelling  Christ;  over  us,  and  over  all  for  us 
He  rules:  wherefore,  unto  Him  we  render  love,  obedience,  and  adoration, 
as  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  forever. 


Article  IX.     Of  Faith  and  Repentance. 

We  believe  that  God  pardons  our  sins  and  accepts  us  as  righteous 
solely  on  the  ground  of  the  perfect  obedience  and  sacrifice  of  Christ 
received  by  faith  alone;  and  that  this  saving  faith  is  always  accom- 
panied by  repentance,  wherein  we  confess  and  forsake  our  sins  with  full 
purpose  of,  and  endeavor  after,  a  new  obedience  to  God. 


Article  X.     Of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

We  believe  in  the  Holy  Spirit,  the  Lord  and  Giver  of  Life,  who 
moves  everywhere  upon  the  hearts  of  men,  to  restrain  them  from  evil 
and  to  incite  them  unto  good,  and  whom  the  Father  is  ever  willing  to 
give  unto  all  who  ask  Him.  We  believe  that  He  has  spoken  by  holy 
Men  of  God  in  making  known  His  truth  to  men  for  their  salvation; 
that,  through  our  exalted  Saviour,  He  was  sent  forth  in  power  to  con- 
vict the  world  of  sin,  to  enlighten  men's  minds  in  the  knowledge  of 
Christ,  and  to  persuade  and  enable  them  to  obey  the  call  of  the  Gospel; 
and  that  He  abides  with  the  Church,  dwelling  in  every  believer  as  the 
spirit  of  truth,  of  holiness,  and  of  comfort. 


Article  XI.     Of  the  New  Birth  and  the  New  Life. 

We  believe  that  the  Holy  Spirit  only  is  the  author  and  source  of  the 
new  birth;  we  rejoice  in  the  new  life,  wherein  He  is  given  unto  us  as 
the  seal  of  SOnship  in  Christ,  and  keeps  Loving  fellowship  with  us,  helps 
us  in  our  infirmities,  purges  us  from  our  faults,  and  ever  continues  His 
transforming  work  in  us  until  we  are  perfected  in  the  likeness  of  Christ, 
in  the  glory  of  the  life  to  come. 


STATEMENT   OF  THE   REFORMED    FAITH 


Article   XII.     Of  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life  to  Come. 

We  believe  that  in  the  life  to  come  the  spirits  of  the  just,  at  death 
made  free  from  sin,  enjoy  immediate  communion  with  God  and   the 

vision  of  His  glory;  and  we  confidently  look  for  the  general  resurrection 
in  the  last  day,  when  the  bodies  of  those  who  sleep  in  Christ  shall  be 
fashioned  in  the  likeness  of  the  glorious  body  of  their  Lord,  with  whom 
they  shall  live  and  reign  for  ever. 

Article  XIII.     Of  the  Law  of  God. 

We  believe  that  the  law  of  God,  revealed  in  the  Ten  Commandments, 
and  more  clearly  disclosed  in  the  words  of  Christ,  is  forever  established 
in  truth  and  equity,  so  that  no  human  work  shall  abide  except  it  be  built 
on  this  foundation.  We  believe  that  God  requires  of  every  man  to  do 
justly,  to  love  mercy,  and  to  walk  humbly  with  his  God;  and  that  only 
through  this  harmony  with  the  will  of  God  shall  be  fulfilled  that  brother- 
hood of  man  wherein  the  kingdom  of  God  is  to  be  made  manifest. 

Article  XIV.     Of  the  Church  and  the  Sacraments. 

We  believe  in  the  Holy  Catholic  Church  of  which  Christ  is  the  only 
Head.  We  believe  that  the  Church  Invisible  consists  of  all  the  re- 
deemed, and  that  the  Church  Visible  embraces  all  who  profess  the 
true  religion  together  with  their  children.  We  receive  to  our  com- 
munion all  who  confess  and  obey  Christ  as  their  divine  Lord  and  Saviour 
and  we  hold  fellowship  with  all  believers  in  Him. 

We  receive  the  Sacraments  of  Baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supper,  alone 
divinely  established  and  committed  to  the  Church,  together  with  the 
Word,  as  means  of  grace;  made  effectual  only  by  the  Holy  Spirit, 
and  always  to  be  used  by  Christians  with  prayer  and  praise  to  God. 

Article  XV.     Of  the  Last  Judgment. 

We  believe  thai  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  will  come  again  in  glorious 
majesty  to  judge  the  world  and  to  make  a  final  separation  between  the 
righteous  and  the  wicked.  The  wicked  shall  receive  the  eternal  award 
of  their  sins,  and  the  Lord  will  manifest  the  glory  of  His  mercy  in  the 
salvation  of  His  people  and  their  entrance  upon  the  full  enjoyment  of 
eternal  life. 


THE   LORD'S   PRAYER 


Article  XVI.     Of  Christian  Service  and  the  Final  Triumph. 

We  believe  that  it  is  our  duty,  as  servants  and  friends  of  Christ,  to 
do  good  unto  all  men,  to  maintain  the  public  and  private  worship  of 
God,  to  hallow  the  Lord's  Day,  to  preserve  the  sanctity  of  the  family, 
to  uphold  the  just  authority  of  the  State,  and  so  to  live  in  all  honesty, 
purity,  and  charity,  that  our  lives  shall  testify  of  Christ.  We  joyfully 
receive  tin  word  of  Christ,  bidding  His  people  go  into  all  the  world 
and  make  disciples  of  all  nations,  and  declare  unto  them  that  God 
was  in  Christ  reconciling  the  world  unto  Himself,  and  that  He  will 
have  all  men  to  be  saved  and  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  the  truth. 
We  confidently  trust  that  by  His  power  and  grace,  all  His  enemies 
and  ours  shall  be  finally  overcome,  and  the  kingdoms  of  this  world  shall 
be  made  the  kingdom  of  our  God  and  of  His  Christ.  In  this  faith 
we  abide;  in  this  service  we  labor;  and  in  this  hope  we  pray,  Even 
so,  come,  Lord  Jesus. 


THE   LORD'S  PRAYER 

OUR  FATHER  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  and  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 

AND  THE   GLORY,    FOR   EVER.       AMEN. 


THE  TEN   COMMANDMENTS 

GOD  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy 
God,  which  have  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 

I.   Thou  shah  have  no  other  gods  before  Me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not 'make  unto  thee  any  graven  image, 
or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  thai  is  in  heaven  above,  or  thai 
is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the 
earth:    thou  shalt   not   how  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve 


THE   TEN   COMMANDMENTS 


them:  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God.  visiting 
the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third 
and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  Me;  and  showing 
mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  Me,  and  keep  My 
commandments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  His  Name  in  vain. 

IV.  Remember  the  Sabbath-day,  to  keep  it  holy. 
Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work:  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God;  in  it  thou 
shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter, 
thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor 
the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates;  for  in  six  days  the 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them 
is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day:  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  Sabbath-day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother:  that  th}r  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

VI.   Thou  shalt  not  kill. 
VII.   Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
VIII.   Thou  shalt  not  steal. 
IX.   Thou   shalt    not    bear   false   witness   against    thy 
neighbor. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man-servant, 
nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing 
that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

HEAR  also  the  words  of  our  Lord  Jesus,  how  He  saith: 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This  is  the  first 
and  great  commandment.  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it: 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two 
commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 


THE   APOSTLES'    CREED 


THE   APOSTLES'   CREED 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven   and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord;  who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost;  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary; 
suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate;  was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  *  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven;  and  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  from  thence 
He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Catholic  Church; 
the  Communion  of  Saints;  the  Forgiveness  of  sins;  the 
Resurrection  of  the  body;   and  the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 


OPENING   SENTENCES 

LET  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord:  for  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy, 
and  with  Him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord;  in  the  morning 
will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  Thee,  and  will  look  up. 


I  WILL  come  into  Thy  house  in  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercy;  and 
in  Thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  Thy  holy  temple. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my  heart,  be 
acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  Redeemer, 


OUR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven  and  earth. 
Where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  My  name,  there  am  I 
in  the  midst  of  them. 


IF  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth 
i  -  not   in  us. 

If  we  confess  our  sins,  He  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins, 
and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

*  I.  EC.  Continued  in  the  .state  of  the  dead  and  under  the  power  of  death  until  the 
third  day. 


OPENING   SENTENCES 


WE  have  not  an  High  Priest  which  cannot  be  touched  with  the 
feeling  of  our  infirmities;  but  was  in  all  point-  tempted  like  as  we  are, 
yet  without  sin.  Let  us  therefore  conic  boldly  unto  the  throne  of 
grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  rind  grace  to  help  in  time  of 
need. 


I  WILL  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him,  Father,  I 
have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy 
to  be  called  thy  son. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant:  for  in  Thy  sight  shall 
no  man  living  be  justified. 


THE  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit:  a  broken  and  a  contrite 
heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 


RETURN  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul;  for  the  Lord  hath  dealt  bounti- 
fully with  thee. 

Abide  with  us:  for  it  is  toward  evening,  and  the  day  is  far  spent. 


LORD,  I  cry  unto  Thee:  make  haste  unto  me;  give  ear  unto  my 
voice,  when  I  cry  unto  Thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as  incense:  and  the  lifting 
up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 


THE  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when  the  true  worshippers  shall 
worship  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth:  for  the  Father  seeketh  such 
to  worship  Him.  God  is  a  Spirit:  and  they  that  worship  Him  must 
worship  Him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 


BLESSED  is  the  man  whom  Thou  choosest,  and  causest  to  approach 
unto  Thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  Thy  courts:  we  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  goodness  of  Thy  house,  even  of  Thy  holy  temple. 


OPENING   SENTENCES 


THE  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple:  let  all  the  earth  keep  silence  before 
Him. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness:  fear  before  Him  all 
the  earth. 


IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  a  ad  to  sing  praises 
unto  Thy  name,  O  Most  High:  to  show  forth  Thy  loving-kindness  in 
the  morning,  and  Thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord;  and  He  shall  give  thee  the  desires 
of  thine  heart. 

THE  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him,  to  all  that  call 
upon  Him  in  truth.  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him: 
He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

O  Thou  that  nearest  prayer,  unto  Thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 


Doxologteg 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow;         L.M. 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host: 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Bishop  Thomas  Ken,  1692 

1  Now  blessed  be  the  Lord  our  God,  C.M. 

The  God  of  Israel, 
For  He  alone  doth  wondrous  works 
In  glory  that  excel. 

2  And  blessed  be  His  glorious  Name 

To  all  eternity: 
The  whole  earth  let  His  glory  fill. 
Amen,  so  let  it  be.     Ame 

The  Scottish  "  Psalms  of  David  in  Metro,"  l(i.">o 


HYMNS 


TIMES  OF  WORSHIP 


horning 

7.7.7.7.7.7, 
T?VERY  morning  mercies  new 

Fall  as  fresh  as  morning  dew; 
Every  morning  let  us  pay 
Tribute  with  the  early  day: 
For  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are  sure; 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 

2  Still  the  greatness  of  Thy  love 
Daily  doth  our  sins  remove; 
Daily,  far  as  east  from  west, 
Lifts  the  burden  from  the  breast; 
Gives  unbought  to  those  who  pray 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 

3  Let  our  prayers  each  morn  prevail, 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail; 
And,  as  we  confess  the  sin 

And  the  tempter's  power  within, 
Every  morning,  for  the  strife, 
Feed  us  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 

4  As  the  morning  light  returns, 
As  the  sun  with  splendor  burns, 
Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 
Ever-blessed  Trinity, 

With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise, 
In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise. 

Rev.  Greville  Phillimore,   1803:    verse   1,  lines   1,   2,   alt. 

11.10.11.10, 
^OW,  when  the  dusky  shaaes  of  night,  retreating 

Before  the  sun's  red  banner,  swiftly  flee; 
Now,  when  the  terrors  of  the  dark  are  fleeting, 
O  Lord,  we  lift  our  thankful  hearts  to  Thee: 


MORNING 


2  To  Thee,  whose  word,  the  fount  of  light  unsealing, 

When  hill  and  dale  in  thickest  darkness  lay, 
Awoke  bright  rays  across  the  dim  earth  stealing, 
And  bade  the  even  and  morn  complete  the  day. 

3  Look  from  the  tower  of  heaven,  and  send  to  cheer  us 

Thy  light  and  truth,  to  guide  us  onward  still; 
Still  let  Thy  mercy,  as  of  old,  be  near  us, 
And  lead  us  safely  to  Thy  holy  hill. 

4  In  vain  to  labor,  unless  Thou  be  with  him, 

Man  goeth  forth  through  all  the  weary  day; 
In  vain  his  strife,  in  vain  his  toil  unceasing, 
Unless  Thy  staff  bring  comfort  on  his  way. 

5  Thou,  who  hast  made  the  north  and  south,  watch  o'er  us; 

Thou,  in  whose  Name  the  lonely  ones  rejoice, 
Still  let  Thy  cloudy  pillar  glide  before  us, 
Still  let  us  listen  for  Thy  warning  voice. 

6  So,  when  that  morn  of  endless  light  is  waking, 

And  shades  of  evil  from  its  splendors  flee, 
Safe  may  we  rise,  the  earth's  dark  breast  forsaking, 
Through  all  the  long  bright  day  to  dwell  with  Thee. 

Anon,  in  Hedge  and  Huntington's  "Hymns,"  etc.,  1853 

J  JjORD,  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  hear  CM. 

My  voice  ascending  high; 
To  Thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  Thee  lift  up  mine  eye: 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  His  saints, 
Presenting  at  His  Father's  throne 

Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  Thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  Thy  right  hand. 


MORNING 

4  But  to  Thy  house  will  I  resort, 
To  taste  Thy  mercies  there; 
I  will  frequent  Thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

5  0  may  Thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 
In  ways  of  righteousness; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

Psalm  v.    Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1710 

4 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun         L.AI. 

Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run: 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Thy  precious  time  misspent  redeem ; 
Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem ; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  By  influence  of  the  light  Divine 
Let  thy  own  light  to  others  shine; 
Reflect  all  heaven's  propitious  rays 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

4  Wake  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long,  unwearied,  sing 
High  praise  to  the  Eternal  King. 

5  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  whilst  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

6  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

MORNING 


7  Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host: 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Bishop  Thomas  Ken.  1692  (text  of  1709) 

5  O  SPLENDOR  of  God's  glory  bright,  L.M. 

From  light  eternal  bringing  light, 
Thou  Light  of  light,  light's  living  Spring, 
True  Day,  all  days  illumining: 

2  Come,  very  Sun  of  heaven's  love, 
In  lasting  radiance  from  above, 
And  pour  the  Holy  Spirit's  ray 
On  all  we  think  or  do  to-day. 

3  And  now  to  Thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
O  Father,  glorious  without  end ; 

We  plead  with  Sovereign  Grace  for  power 
To  conquer  in  temptation's  hour. 

4  Confirm  our  will  to  do  the  right, 

And  keep  our  hearts  from  envy's  blight; 

Let  faith  her  eager  fires  renew, 

And  hate  the  false,  and  love  the  true. 

5  O  joyful  be  the  passing  day 

With  thoughts  as  pure  as  morning's  ray, 
With  faith  like  noontide  shining  bright, 
Our  souls  unshadowed  by  the  night. 

0  Dawn's  glory  gilds  the  earth  and  skies, 
Let  Him,  our  perfect  Morn,  arise, 
The  Word  in  God  the  Father  One, 
The  Father  imaged  in  the  Son. 

Ambrose  of  Milan  (340-397).     Transln.  compiled  by  the  Editor,  1910 

6  JJEW  every  morning  is  the  love  L.M. 

Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life  and  power  and  thought. 


MORNING 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 
New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  If,  on  our  daily  course,  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 
New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  ought  to  ask; 
Room  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 
To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

5  Only,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above, 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

Rev.  John  Keble,  1822  (Text  of  1827) 

7 

J^S  the  sun  doth  daily  rise,                           7.7.7.7. 

Brightening  all  the  morning  skies, 
So  to  Thee  with  one  accord 
Lift  we  up  our  hearts,  0  Lord! 

2  Day  by  day  provide  us  food, 

For  from  Thee  come  all  things  good: 
Strength  unto  our  souls  afford 
From  Thy  living  Bread,  0  Lord! 

3  Be  our  Guard  in  sin  and  strife; 
Be  the  Leader  of  our  life; 
Lest  like  sheep  we  stray  abroad, 
Stay  our  wayward  feet,  0  Lord! 

4  Quickened  by  the  Spirit's  grace 
All  Thy  holy  will  to  trace. 
While  we  daily  search  Thy  word, 
Wisdom  true  imparl .  ( )  Lord' 

MORNING 


5  When  the  sun  withdraws  his  light, 
When  we  seek  our  beds  at  night, 
Thou,  by  sleepless  hosts  adored, 
Hear  the  prayer  of  faith,  O  Lord ! 

6  Praise  we,  with  the  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 
Thee  would  we  with  one  accord 
Praise  and  magnify,  O  Lord! 

Anon.  (Latin).     Trans,  by  "O.  B.  C."     Recast  by  Earl  Nelson,  1864 

§  TN  the  morning  I  will  raise  7.7.7.7. 

To  my  God  the  voice  of  praise; 
With  His  kind  protection  blest, 
Sweet  and  deep  has  been  my  rest. 

2  In  the  morning  I  will  pray 
For  His  blessing  on  the  day; 
What  this  day  shall  be  my  lot, 
Light  or  darkness,  know  I  not. 

3  Should  it  be  with  clouds  o'ercast, 
Clouds  of  sorrow  gathering  fast, 
Thou,  who  givest  light  Divine, 
Shine  within  me,  Lord,  O  shine. 

4  Show  me,  if  I  tempted  be, 

How  to  find  all  strength  in  Thee, 
And  a  perfect  triumph  win 
Over  every  bosom  sin. 

5  Keep  my  feet  from  secret  snares, 
Keep  my  eyes,  O  God,  from  tears, 
Every  step  Thy  grace  attend, 
And  my  soul  from  death  defend. 

6  Then,  when  fall  the  shades  of  night, 
All  within  shall  still  be  light; 
Thou  will  peace  around  diffuse, 
Gently  as  the  evening  dews. 

i;<  v.  William  TT.  Furness,  1840 


MORNING 


9  O  GOD,  before  Thy  sun's  bright  beams       CM. 

All  night's  chirk  shadows  fly; 
So  on  the  soul  Thy  mercy  gleams,     . 
And  doubts  and  terrors  die. 

2  So  freshly  falls  Thy  heaven-sent  grace 

As  morning's  gladdening  breath; 
Gives  light  to  all  to  seek  Thy  face, 
And  guides  in  life  and  death. 

3  O  holy  light!     O  light  of  God! 

0  light  unseen  below, 
Which  fills  the  courts  of  Thine  abode, 
Which  there  the  blest  shall  know ! 

4  Swift  comes  the  hour  when  none  can  toil, 

Short  is  the  rugged  way : 
Teach  us  our  lamps  to  fill  with  oil. 
Whilst  it  is  called  to-day. 

5  Then  we  shall  see  that  glorious  light 

Which  to  the  saints  is  given, 
So  sweet,  so  fair,  so  passing  bright, 
The  eternal  morn  of  heaven. 

6  O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

O  holy  One  in  Three, 
Grant  us,  with  all  Thy  glorious  host, 
To  share  that  morn  with  Thee. 

Rev.  Greville  Phillimore,  1863 

10  8.4.7.8.4.7. 
QOME,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking; 

Now  is  breaking 

O'er  the  earth  another  day: 
Come  to  Him  who  made  this  splendor; 
See  thou  render 

All  thy  feeble  powers  can  pay. 

2  Thou  too  hail  the  light  returning; 
Ready  burning 
Be  the  incense  of  thy  powers; 


MORNING 


For  the  night  is  safely  ended, 
God  hath  tended 

With  His  "care  thy  helpless  hours. 

3  Pray  that  He  may  prosper  ever 
Each  endeavor, 

When  thine  aim  is  good  and  true; 
But  that  He  may  ever  thwart  thee, 
And  convert  thee, 

When  thou  evil  wouldst  pursue. 

4  Think  that  He  thy  ways  beholdeth; 
He  unfoldeth 

Every  fault  that  lurks  within ; 
Every  stain  of  shame  glossed  over 
Can  discover, 

And  discern  each  deed  of  sin. 

5  Only  God's  free  gifts  abuse  not, 
Light  refuse  not, 

But  His  Spirit's  voice  obey; 
Thou  with  Him  shalt  dwell,  beholding 
Light  enfolding 

All  things  in  unclouded  day. 

F.  R.  L.  von  Canitz,  pubi.  1700. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Henry  J.  Buckoll,  1841:  verse  5,  alt. 

11  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

QHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night; 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near; 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see; 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes  and  warm  my  heart. 


EVENING 


Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  Divine; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1740 


OBtoemng 

19  5.5.8.8.5. 

ROUND  me  falls  the  night; 
Saviour,  be  my  Light: 
Through  the  hours  in  darkness  shrouded 
Let  me  see  Thy  face  unclouded; 
Let  Thy  glory  shine 
In  this  heart  of  mine. 

2  Earthly  work  is  done, 
Earthly  sounds  are  none; 

Rest  in  sleep  and  silence  seeking, 
Let  me  hear  Thee  softly  speaking; 

In  my  spirit's  ear 

Whisper,  "I  am  near." 

3  Darkened  now  each  ray 
O'er  the  traveller's  way; 

Let  me  know  that  Thou  hast  found  me, 
Let  me  feel  Thine  arms  around  me, 

Sure  from  every  ill 

Thou  wilt  guard  me  still. 

4  Blessed,  heavenly  Light, 
Shining  through  earth's  night ; 

Voice,  that  oft  of  love  hast  told  me; 
Arms,  so  strong  to  clasp  and  hold  me; 

Thou  Thy  watch  wilt  keep, 

Saviour,  o'er  my  sleep. 

Rev.  William  Romania,  1878 


EVENING 

13            'THE  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away,       8.8.8.4. 
And  spent  too  soon  her  golden  store; 
The  shadows  of  departing  day 
Creep  on  once  more. 

2  Our  life  is  but  a  fading  dawn; 

Its  glorious  noon  how  quickly  past: 
Lead  us,  0  Christ,  when  all  is  gone, 
Safe  home  at  last. 

3  0  by  Thy  soul-inspiring  grace 

Uplift  our  hearts  to  realms  on  high; 
Help  us  to  look  to  that  bright  place 
Beyond  the  sky, 

4  Where  light  and  life  and  joy  and  peace 
In  undivided  empire  reign, 
And  thronging  angels" never  cease 
Their  deathless  strain; 

5  Where  saints  are  clothed  in  spotless  white, 
And  evening  shadows  never  fall, 
Where  Thou,  Eternal  Light  of  Light, 
Art  Lord  of  all. 

Rev.  Godfrey  Thring,  1864 

J  4                        T^HE  sun  is  sinking  fast,                    6.4.6.6. 
The  daylight  dies; 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

2  As  Christ,  upon  the  cross 
In  death  reclined, 
Into  His  Father's  hands 
His  parting  soul  resigned; 

3  So  now  herself  my  soul 
Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 
In  whom  all  spirits  live; 

10 


EVENING 


4  So  now  beneath  His  eye 

Would  calmly  rest, 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast, 

5  Save  that  His  will  be  done, 

Whatever  betide; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 
In  Him  to  all  beside. 

6  Thus  would  I  live;  yet  now 

Not  I,  but  He 
In  all  His  power  and  love 
Henceforth  alive  in  me, 

7  One  sacred  Trinity, 

One  Lord  Divine; 
Myself  for  ever  His, 
And  He  for  ever  mine! 

Anon.,  1805  (Latin).     Trans,  by  Rev.  Edward  Caswall,  1858 

15  11.11.11.5. 

"J^OW  God  be  writh  us,  for  the  night  is  closing: 

The  light  and  darkness  are  of  His  disposing; 
And  'neath  His  shadow  here  to  rest  we  yield  us, 
For  He  will  shield  us. 

2  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us; 
Till  morning  cometh,  watch,  0  Master,  o'er  us; 
In  soul  and  body  Thou  from  harm  defend  us, 

Thine  angels  send  us. 

3  Let  holy  thoughts  be  ours  when  sleep  o'ertakes  us; 

Our  earliest  thoughts  be  Thine  when  morning  wakes  us; 
All  day  serve  Thee,  in  all  that  we  are  doing 
Thy  praise  pursuing. 

4  As  Thy  beloved,  soothe  the  sick  and  weeping, 
And  bid  the  prisoner  lose  his  griefs  in  Bleeping; 
Widows  and  orphans,  we  t<>  Thee  commend  them, 

Do  Thou  befriend  them. 

11 


EVENING 


5  We  have  no  refuge,  none  on  earth  to  aid  us, 

Save  Thee,  O  Father,  who  Thine  own  hast  made  us; 
But  Thy  dear  presence  will  not  leave  them  lonely, 
Who  seek  Thee  only. 

6  Father,  Thy  Name  be  praised,  Thy  kingdom  given, 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  'tis  in  heaven; 

Keep  us  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. 

Rev.  Petrus  Herbert,  1566.     Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1863 

16  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

THROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us, 

Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us; 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest: 
Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers; 

In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose; 
And,  when  life's  brief  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last.  ' 

3  Triune  God,  let  all  adore  Thee, 

Saints  on  earth,  and  saints  in  heaven; 
Every  creature  bow  before  Thee, 

Who  hast  all  their  being  given; 
Who  dost  seek  and  save  the  lost; 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Rev.  Thomas  Kelly,  1806.     Doxology  added 

\  7  S^N  °^  my  sou''  T'1011  Saviour  dear,  L.M. 

It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

12 


EVENING 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  Divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the  poor 

With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 
Like  infants'  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

Rev.  John  Keble,  1820  (Text  of  1827) 

18 

A  LL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night,     L.M. 

For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

13 


EVENING 


1  ( )  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close; 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  0  when  shall  I  in  endless  day 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  with  the  supernal  choir 
Incessant  sing,  and  never  tire! 

Bishop  Thomas  Ken,  1688,  1695 

19  Q  LIGHT  of  life,  O  Saviour  dear,  L.M. 

Before  we  sleep  bow  down  Thine  ear: 
Through  dark  and  day,  o'er  land  and  sea, 
We  have  no  other  hope  but  Thee. 

2  Oft  from  Thy  royal  road  we  part, 
Lost  in  the  mazes  of  the  heart: 

Our  lamps  put  out,  our  course  forgot, 
We  seek  for  God,  and  find  Him  not. 

3  What  sudden  sunbeams  cheer  our  sight! 
What  dawning  risen  upon  the  night! 
Thou  giv'st  Thyself  to  us,  and  we 

Find  guide  and  path  and  all  in  Thee. 

4  Through  day  and  darkness,  Saviour  dear, 
Abide  with  us,  more  nearly  near; 

Till  on  Thy  face  we  lift  our  eyes, 
The  Sun  of  God's  own  Paradise. 

5  Praise  God,  our  Maker  and  our  Friend; 
Praise  Him  through  time,  till  time  shall  end; 
Till  psalm  and  song  His  Name  adore 
Through  heaven's  great  day  of  evermore. 

Francis  T.  Palgrave,  18G5 
14 


EVENING 


20  10.10.10.10.10.10. 

rPHE  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close, 

Fainter  and  yet  more  faint  the  sunlight  glows: 
O  Brightness  of  Thy  Father's  glory,  Thou 
Eternal  Light  of  Light,  be  with  us  now : 
Where  Thou  art  present,  darkness  cannot  be; 
Midnight  is  glorious  noon,  O  Lord,  with  Thee. 

2  Our  changeful  lives  are  ebbing  to  an  end; 
Onward  to  darkness  and  to  death  we  tend : 

O  Conqueror  of  the  grave,  be  Thou  our  Guide, 
Be  Thou  our  Light  in  death's  dark  eventide; 
Then  in  our  mortal  hour  will  be  no  gloom, 
No  sting  in  death,  no  terror  in  the  tomb. 

3  Thou,  who  in  darkness  walking  didst  appear 
Upon  the  waves,  and  Thy  disciples  cheer, 

Come,  Lord,  in  lonesome  days,  when  storms  assail, 
And  earthly  hopes  and  human  succors  fail; 
When  all  is  dark,  may  we  behold  Thee  nigh, 
And  hear  Thy  voice,  "Fear  not,  for  it  is  I." 

4  The  weary  world  is  mouldering  to  decay, 
Its  glories  wane,  its  pageants  fade  away : 

In  that  last  sunset,  when  the  stars  shall  fall, 
May  we  arise,  awakened  by  Thy  call, 
With  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  ever  to  abide 
In  that  blest  day  which  has  no  eventide. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1863 

21       j/^T  even,  when  the  sun  was  set,  L.M. 

The  sick,  O  Lord,  around  Thee  lay; 
O  in  what  divers  pains  they  met! 
O  with  what  joy  they  went  away! 

2  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we, 

Oppressed  with  various  ills,  draw  near: 
What  if  Thy  form  we  cannot  see; 

We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art  here. 


EVENING 


3  O  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel: 

For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 
And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had; 

4  And  none,  O  Lord,  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin; 
And  they  who  fain  would  serve  Thee  best 
Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

5  O  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  Man, 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted,  tried; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 

The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide. 

6  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power; 

No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall : 
Hear  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 

Rev.  Henry  Twells,  1868:    verse  1,  line  1,  alt. 

22  THE  day>  °.  Lord> is  spent;  SM- 

Abide  with  us,  and  rest; 

Our  hearts'  desires  are  fully  bent 

On  making  Thee  our  Guest. 

2  We  have  not  reached  that  land, 

That  happy  land,  as  yet, 
Where  holy  angels  round  Thee  stand, 
Whose  sun  can  never  set. 

3  Our  sun  is  sinking  now; 

Our  day  is  almost  o'er; 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness,  do  Thou 
Shine  on  us  evermore. 

4  From  men  below  the  skies, 

And  all  the  heavenly  host, 
To  God  the  Father  praise  arise, 

The  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Rev.  .John  M.  Neale,  1843  (Text  of  1st  t) 

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23  A  GAIN,  as  evening's  shadow  falls,  L.M. 

We  gather  in  these  hallowed  walls; 
And  vesper  hymn  and  vesper  prayer 
Rise  mingling  on  the  holy  air. 

2  May  struggling  hearts  that  seek  release 
Here  find  the  rest  of  God's  own  peace; 
And,  strengthened  here  by  hymn  and  prayer, 
Lay  down  the  burden  and  the  care. 

3  O  God,  our  Light,  to  Thee  we  bow; 
Within  all  shadows  standest  Thou; 
Give  deeper  calm  than  night  can  bring; 
Give  sweeter  songs  than  lips  can  sing. 

4  Lif e's  tumult  wre  must  meet  again ; 
We  cannot  at  the  shrine  remain; 
But  in  the  spirit's  secret  cell 

May  hymn  and  prayer  for  ever  dwell. 

Rev.  Samuel  Longfellow,  1859 

24  io.io.io.io. 

A  BIDE  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide; 

The  darkness  deepens;   Lord,  with  me  abide: 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  awTay; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see; 

0  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  0  abide  wTith  me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless: 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy  victory? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

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5  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes; 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies: 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows  flee: 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Rev.  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1847 

25  7.6.7.6.D. 

r^HIS  night,  O  Lord,  we  bless  Thee 

For  Thy  protecting  care, 
And,  ere  we  rest,  address  Thee 

In  lowly,  fervent  prayer : 
From  evil  and  temptation 

Defend  us  through  the  night, 
And  round  our  habitation 

Be  Thou  a  wall  of  light. 

2  On  Thee  our  whole  reliance 

From  day  to  day  we  cast, 
To  Thee,  with  firm  affiance, 

Would  cleave  from  first  to  last; 
To  Thee,  through  Jesus'  merit, 

For  needful  grace  we  come, 
And  trust  that  Thy  good  Spirit 

Will  guide  us  safely  home. 

3  What  may  be  on  the  morrow 

Our  foresight  cannot  see; 
But  be  it  joy  or  sorrow, 

We  know  it  comes  from  Thee. 
And  nothing  can  take  from  us, 

Where'er  our  steps  may  move, 
The  staff  of  Thy  sure  promise) 

The  shield  of  Thy  true  love. 

Rev.  James  D.  Burns,  1856 

26  9.8.9.8. 
rpHE  day  Thou  gavest,  Lord,  is  ended, 

The  darkness  falls  at  Thy  behest  ; 
To  Thee  our  morning  hymns  ascended, 
Thy  praise  shall  hallow  now  our  rest. 

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2  We  thank  Thee  that  Thy  Church  unsleeping, 

While  earth  rolls  onward  into  light, 
Through  all  the  world  her  watch  is  keeping, 
And  rests  not  now  by  day  or  night. 

3  As  o'er  each  continent  and  island 

The  dawn  leads  on  another  day, 
The  voice  of  prayer  is  never  silent, 
Nor  dies  the  strain  of  praise  away. 

4  The  sun,  that  bids  us  rest,  is  waking 

Our  brethren  'neath  the  western  sky, 
And  hour  by  hour  fresh  lips  are  making 
Thy  wondrous  doings  heard  on  high. 

5  So  be  it,  Lord;  Thy  throne  shall  never, 

Like  earth's  proud  empires,  pass  away; 
But  stand,  and  rule,  and  grow  for  ever, 
Till  all  Thy  creatures  own  Thy  sway. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1870 

27  JgAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing,        8.7.8.7. 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 

Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us; 
We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  overtake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  lighl  and  deathless  bloom. 

James  Edmeston,  1820 

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28  A  k-k  Pral'se  ^°  Him  who  dwells  in  bliss,         CM. 

Who  made  both  day  and  night; 
Whose  throne  is  darkness,  in  th'  abyss 
Of  uncreated  light. 

2  Each  thought  and  deed  His  piercing  eyes 

With  strictest  search  survey; 
The  deepest  shades  no  more  disguise 
Than  the  full  blaze  of  day. 

3  Whom  Thou  dost  guard,  O  King  of  kings, 

No  evil  shall  molest: 
Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings 
Shall  they  securely  rest. 

4  Thy  angels  shall  around  their  beds 

Their  constant  stations  keep : 
Thy  faith  and  truth  shall  shield  their  heads, 
For  Thou  dost  never  sleep. 

5  May  we,  with  calm  and  sweet  repose 

And  heavenly  thoughts  refreshed, 
Our  eyelids  with  the  morn's  unclose, 
And  bless  the  Ever-bless'd. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1741 

29  7.G.7.6.8.8. 
rPHE  day  is  past  and  over: 

All  thanks,  0  Lord,  to  Thee; 
I  pray  Thee  that  offenceless 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
O  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  save  me  thro'  the  coming  night. 

2  The  joys  of  day  are  over: 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee, 
And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
0  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  Light, 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night. 

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3  The  toils  of  day  are  over : 

I  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  fear  may  be. 
O  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

4  Lighten  mine  eyes,  O  Saviour, 

Or  sleep  in  death  shall  I, 
And  he,  my  wakeful  tempter, 

Triumphantly  shall  cry, 
"He  could  not  make  their  darkness  light, 
Nor  guard  them  through  the  hours  of  night." 

5  Be  Thou  my  soul's  Preserver, 

O  God,  for  Thou  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go. 
Lover  of  men,  O  hear  my  call, 
And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all. 

Cento  from  early  Greek  Service  Bk.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1853,  1862 

30  ]S[OW  from  the  altar  of  my  heart  CM, 

Let  incense-flames  arise: 
Assist  me,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Mine  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Awake,  my  love!  awake,  my  joy! 

Awake,  my  heart  and  tongue! 
Sleep  not:  when  mercies  loudly  call, 
Break  forth  into  a  song. 

3  This  day  God  was  my  Sun  and  Shield, 

My  Keeper  and  my  Guide; 
His  care  was  on  my  frailty  shown, 
His  mercies  multiplied. 

4  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day: 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  fleet  and  free  than  they. 

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5  New  time,  new  favor,  and  new  joys 

Do  a  new  song  require: 
Till  I  shall  praise  Thee  as  I  would, 
Accept  my  heart's  desire. 

6  Lord  of  my  time,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  my  score, 
Then  shall  I  praise  for  all  my  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

Rev.  John  Mason,  1683 

3 1  ^HE  shadows  of  the  evening  hours        C.M,D. 

Fall  from  the  darkening  sky; 
Upon  the  fragrance  of  the  flowers 

The  dews  of  evening  lie : 
Before  Thy  throne,  O  Lord  of  heaven, 

We  kneel  at  close  of  day; 
Look  on  Thy  children  from  on  high, 
And  hear  us  while  we  pray. 

2  The  sorrows  of  Thy  servants,  Lord, 

O  do  not  Thou  despise., 
But  let  the  incense  of  our  prayers 

Before  Thy  mercy  rise. 
The  brightness  of  the  coming  night 

Upon  the  darkness  rolls; 
With  hopes  of  future  glory  chase 

The  shadows  from  our  souls. 

3  Slowly  the  rays  of  daylight  fade; 

So  fade  within  our  heart 
The  hopes  in  earthly  love  and  joy 

That  one  by  one  depart. 
Slowly  the  bright  stars,  one  by  one, 

Within  the  heavens  shine; 
Give  us,  O  Lord,  fresh  hopes  in  heaven. 

And  trust  in  things  Divine. 

4  Lei  peace,  ()  Lord,  Thy  peace,  O  Cod, 

Upon  our  souls  descend; 
From  midnight  fears  and  perils,  Thou 
Our  trembling  hearts  defend: 

22 


KVENING 


Give  us  a  respite  from  our  toil, 

Calm  and  subdue  our  woes; 
Through  the  long  day  we  labor,  Lord, 

0  give  us  now  repose. 

Adelaide  A.  Procter,  1SG2;  verse  4,  line  7,  alt. 

32  gOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day  7.7.7.7. 

Fades  upon  my  sight  away; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 

Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee. 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 

Shall  for  ever  pass  away; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 

Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity; 
Then,  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

Bishop  George  W.  Doane,  1824 

33  .A.^^  now  ^e  sun's  declining  rays  CM. 

Towards  the  eve  descend; 
E'en  so  our  years  are  sinking  down 
To  their  appointed  end. 

2  Lord,  on  the  cross  Thine  arms  were  stretched 

To  draw  us  to  the  sky; 
O  grant  us  then  that  cross  to  love, 
And  in  those  arms  to  die. 

3  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
All  glory  be  from  saints  on  earth, 
And  from  the  angel  host. 

Charles  Coffin,  1730.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Chandler,  1837 
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34  O^"^  ^ay  °^  pra*se  ls  ci°nei  s.m. 

The  evening  shadows  fall; 

But  pass  not  from  us  with  the  sun, 

True  Light  that  lightenest  all. 

2  Around  the  throne  on  high, 

Where  night  can  never  be, 
The  white-robed  harpers  of  the  sky 
Bring  ceaseless  hymns  to  Thee. 

3  Too  faint  our  anthems  here; 

Too  soon  of  praise  we  tire : 
But  O  the  strains,  how  full  and  clear, 
Of  that  eternal  choir ! 

4  Yet,  Lord,  to  Thy  dear  will 

If  Thou  attune  the  heart, 

We  in  Thine  angels'  music  still 

May  bear  our  lower  part. 

5  'Tis  Thine  each  soul  to  calm, 

Each  wayward  thought  reclaim, 
And  make  our  life  a  daily  psalm 
Of  glory  to  Thy  Name. 

6  A  little  while,  and  then 

Shall  come  the  glorious  end; 
And  songs  of  angels  and  of  men 
In  perfect  praise  shall  blend. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1869,  1871 

35  7.7.7.7.4.  with  Refrain 

T)AY  is  dying  in  the  west; 

Heaven  is  touching  earth  with  rest; 
Wait  and  worship  while  the  night 
Sets  her  evening  lamps  alight 
Through  all  the  sky. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy 

Lord  God  of  hosts! 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thee! 

Heaven  and  earth  are  praising  Thee, 

O  Lord  Most  High. 

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2  Lord  of  life,  beneath  the  dome 
Of  the  universe,  Thy  home, 
Gather  us  who  seek  Thy  face 
To  the  fold  of  Thy  embrace, 
For  Thou  art  nigh.  —  Holy,  etc. 

3  While  the  deepening  shadows  fall, 
Heart  of  Love,  enfolding  all, 
Through  the  glory  and  the  grace 
Of  the  stars  that  veil  Thy  face, 
Our  hearts  ascend.  —  Holy,  etc. 

4  When  for  ever  from  our  sight 
Pass  the  stars,  the  day,  the  night, 
Lord  of  angels,  on  our  eyes 
Let  eternal  morning  rise, 

And  shadows  end.  —  Holy,  etc. 

Mary  Ann  Lathbury,  1877 

Cfce  JLorD'0  Dap 
36                                                            c.m. 

JV/TY  Lord,  my  Love,  was  crucified, 

He  all  the  pains  did  bear; 

But  in  the  sweetness  of  His  rest 

He  makes  His  servants  share. 

2  How  sweetly  rest  Thy  saints  above 
Which  in  Thy  bosom  lie; 
The  Church  below  doth  rest  in  hope 
Of  that  felicity. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  who  daily  feed'st  Thy  sheep, 
Mak'st  them  a  wfeekly  feast 
Thy  flocks  meet  in  their  several  folds 
Upon  this  day  of  rest. 

4  Welcome  and  dear  unto  my  soul 
Are  these  sweet  feasts  of  love ; 
But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep 
When  T  shall  rest  above! 

* — . _ — _ 

THE   LORD'S   DAY 


5  I  bless  Thy  wise  and  wondrous  love, 

Which  binds  us  to  be  free; 
Which  makes  us  leave  our  earthly  snares, 
That  we  may  come  to  Thee. 

6  I  come,  I  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray, 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  I  trace; 
I  sing  to  think  this  is  the  way 
Unto  my  Saviour's  face. 

Rev.  John  Mason,  1683 

37  7.8.7.8.7.7, 

LIGHT  of  light,  enlighten  me, 

Now  anew  the  day  is  dawning; 
Sun  of  grace,  the  shadows  flee; 

Brighten  Thou  my  Sabbath  morning; 
With  Thy  joyous  sunshine  blest, 
Happy  is  my  day  of  rest. 

2  Fount  of  all  our  joy  and  peace, 

To  Thy  living  waters  lead  me; 
Thou  from  earth  my  soul  release, 

And  with  grace  and  mercy  feed  me; 
Bless  Thy  word,  that  it  may  prove 
Rich  in  fruits  that  Thou  dost  love. 

3  Kindle  Thou  the  sacrifice 

That  upon  my  lips  is  lying; 
Clear  the  shadows  from  mine  eyes, 

That,  from  every  error  flying, 
No  strange  fire  may  in  me  glow 
That  Thine  altar  doth  not  know. 

4  Let  me  with  my  heart  to-day, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  singing, 
Rapt  awhile  from  earth  away, 

All  my  soul  to  Thee  upspringing, 
Have  a  foretaste  inly  given 
How  they  worship  Thee  in  heaven. 

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5  Hence  all  can1,  all  vanity, 

For  the  day  to  God  is  holy; 
Come,  Thou  glorious  Majesty, 

Deign  to  fill  this  temple  lowly; 
Naught  to-day  my  soul  shall  move, 
Simply  resting  in  Thy  love. 

Rev.  Benjamin  Sckmolck,  1714.     Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858 

38  ^yELCOME,  delightful  morn,  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

Thou  day  of  sacred  rest; 
I  hail  thy  kind  return; 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest: 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  toys, 
I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 

And  fill  His  throne  of  grace : 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  Thy  face; 
Let  sinners  feel  Thy  quickening  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  e'er  be  spent  in  vain. 

"Hayward,"  in  Dobell's  "Selection,"  1806 

39  7.7.7.7.7.7. 
JAIL,  thou  bright  and  sacred  morn, 

Risen  with  gladness  in  thy  beams! 
Light,  which  not  of  earth  is  born, 

From  thy  dawn  in  glory  streams: 
Airs  of  heaven  are  breathed  around, 
And  each  place  is  holy  ground. 

2  Great  Creator,  who  this  day 

From  Thy  perfect  work  didst  rest, 

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By  the  souls  that  own  Thy  sway 

Hallowed  be  its  hours  and  blest; 
Cares  of  earth  aside  be  thrown, 
This  day  given  to  heaven  alone. 

3  Saviour,  who  this  day  didst  break 

The  dark  prison  of  the  tomb, 
Bid  my  slumbering  soul  awake; 

Shine  through  all  its  sin  and  gloom: 
Let  me,  from  my  bonds  set  free, 
Rise  from  sin,  and  live  to  Thee. 

4  Blessed  Spirit,  Comforter, 

Sent  this  day  from  Christ  on  high; 
Lord,  on  me  Thy  gifts  confer, 

Cleanse,  illumine,  sanctify: 
All  Thine  influence  shed  abroad; 
Lead  me  to  the  truth  of  God. 

Mrs.  Julia  Anne  Elliott,  1833 

40  L.M. 

T.ORD  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  us  pray, 

In  this  Thy  house,  on  this  Thy  day; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 
The  songs  which  from  Thy  temple  rise. 

2  Now  met  to  pray  and  bless  Thy  Name, 
Whose  mercies  flow  each  day  the  same, 
Whose  kind  compassions  never  cease, 
We  seek  instruction,  pardon,  peace. 

3  Thy  day  of  rest,  O  Lord,  we  love, 
But  look  for  truer  rest  above; 
To  that  our  laboring  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

4  In  Thy  blest  kingdom  we  shall  be 
From  every  mortal  trouble  free; 

No  sighs  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues; 

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5  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  waning  moon, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

6  O  long-expected  day,  begin, 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin! 
Break,  morn  of  God,  upon  our  eyes; 
And  let  the  world's  true  Sun  arise! 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  1737:    alt.  by  Rev.  Thos.  Cotterill,  1819,  and  others 

4  J         gWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King,  L.M. 

To  praise  Thy  Name,  give  thanks  and  sing; 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  word; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine! 
How  deep  Thy  counsels,  how  Divine! 

4  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Psalm  xcii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1 7 1  *. > 

42        ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done,  L.M. 

Another  Sabbath  is  begun; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blest. 

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2  Come,  bless  the  Lord  whose  love4  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds, : 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  0  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies; 
And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

4  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away: 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

Rev.  Joseph  Stennett,  publ.  1732:    alt.  in  Ash  and  Evans'  "Collection,"  17G9 

43                  JJAIL!  sacred  day  of  earthly  rest,       8.6.8.4. 
From  toil  and  trouble  free; 
Hail !  day  of  light,  that  bringest  light 
And  joy  to  me. 

2  A  holy  stillness,  breathing  calm 
On  all  the  world  around, 
Uplifts  my  soul,  0  God,  to  Thee, 
Where  rest  is  found. 

3  No  sound  of  jarring  strife  is  heard, 
As  weekly  labors  cease; 
No  voice  but  those  that  sweetly  sing 
Sweet  songs  of  peace. 

4  On  all  I  think,  or  say,  or  do, 
A  ray  of  light  Divine 
Is  shed,  ()  God,  this  day  by  Thee, 
For  it  is  Thine. 

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5  Accept,  O  Clod,  my  hymn  of  praise, 
That  Thou  this  day  hast  given, 
Sweet  foretaste  of  that  endless  day 
Of  rest  in  heaven. 

Rev.  Godfrey  Thring,  18G3  (Text  of  1871) 

44  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest,  S.M. 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise: 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  Himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  His  saints  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  wait  to  hail  the  brighter  day 
Of  everlasting  bliss. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1700:   verse  4,  lines  3,  4,  alt. 

45  THIS  is  the  da^ of  ueht:  SM- 

Let  there  be  light  to-day; 
O  Dayspring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2  This  is  the  day  of  rest: 

Our  failing  strength  renew; 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

/ 

3  This  is  the  day  of  peace: 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife4  be  still. 

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4  This  is  the  day  of  prayer: 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near: 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5  This  is  the  first  of  days: 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
O  Vanquisher  of  death ! 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  18G7 

46  0  DAY  of  rest  and  gladness,  7.6.7.6.D. 

O  day  of  joy  and  light, 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright; 
On  thee  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  joined  in  tune, 
Sing  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 
To  the  great  God  Triune. 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth; 
On  thee  our  Lord,  victorious, 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven; 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  Thou  art  a  port  protected 

From  storms  that  round  us  rise; 
A  garden  intersected 

With  streams  of  Paradise; 
Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 

In  life's  dry,  dreary  sand; 
From  thee,  like  Pisgah's  mountain, 

We  view  our  promised  land. 

4  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls: 


THE  LORD'S   DAY 

To  holy  con  vocal  ions 
The  silver  trumpet  calls, 

Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 
With  pure  and  radiant  beams. 

And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

5  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest. 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father,  and  to  Son; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862 

47 

'J'HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made;       CM. 

He  calls  the  hours  His  own ; 

Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 

And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
And  Satan's  empire  fell; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son! 
Help  us,  0  Lord;    descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  the  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 
With  messages  of  grace; 
Who  comes  in  God  His  Father's  Name 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  Church  on  earth  can  raise! 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  He  reigns 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 

Psalm  oxviii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

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at  tfje  SDpening  of  ^ertrice 

48  10.10.10.10. 

I^ATHER,  again  in  Jesus'  Name  we  meet, 
And  bow  in  penitence  beneath  Thy  feet : 
Again  to  Thee  our  feeble  voices  raise, 
To  sue  for  mercy,  and  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

2  O  we  would  bless  Thee  for  Thy  ceaseless  care, 
And  all  Thy  works  from  day  to  day  declare : 
Is  not  our  life  with  hourly  mercies  crowned? 
Does  not  Thine  arm  encircle  us  around? 

3  Alas,  unworthy  of  Thy  boundless  love, 

Too  oft  with  careless  feet  from  Thee  we  rove; 
But  now,  encouraged  by  Thy  voice,  we  come, 
Returning  sinners  to  a  Father's  home. 

4  O  by  that  Name  in  whom  all  fulness  dwells, 
O  by  that  love  which  every  love  excels, 

O  by  that  blood  so  freely  shed  for  sin, 
Open  blest  mercy's  gate,  and  take  us  in. 

Lady  Lucy  E.  G.  Whitmore,  1824:     verse  3,  line  2,  verse  4,  line  4,  alt. 

49  7.7.7.7.D. 

pLEASANT  are  Thy  courts  above, 

In  the  land  of  light  and  love; 
Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below, 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
O  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
For  Thy  fulness,  God  of  grace. 

2  Happy  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  Thy  altars,  O  Most  High! 
Happier  souls  that  find  a  rest 
In  a  heavenly  Father's  breast ! 
Like  the  wandering  dove,  that  found 
No  repose  on  earth  around, 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair. 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 


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3  Happy  souls!  their  praises  How 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies: 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  Thy  throne  at  length; 
At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall, 

Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win; 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin; 
Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  grace; 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place. 
Sun  and  Shield  alike  Thou  art; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart : 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee; 
Shower,  0  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me. 

Psalm  lxxxiv.     Rev^  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1834 

50  7.7.7.7. 

^0  Thy  temple  I  repair; 

Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there, 
When  within  the  veil  I  meet 
Christ  before  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue, 
That  my  joyful  soul  may  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 

3  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend; 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  I  hearken  to  Thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  Thy  gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

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5  While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  Name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 

6  From  Thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn, 
And  at  evening  let  me  say 

"I  have  walked  with  God  to-day. " 

James  Montgomery,  1812 

5 1  ^ORD,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne,        CM 

And  our  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  broken  spirits  pitying  see, 

And  penitence  impart; 
Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

3  When  our  responsive  tongues  essay 

Their  grateful  hymns  to  raise, 
Grant  that  our  souls  may  join  the  lay, 
And  mount  to  Thee  in  praise. 

4  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share 
Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 

5  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies; 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

Rev.  Joseph  D.  Carlylo,  1802 

52  SPIRIT  Divine  attend  our  prayers,  CM. 

And  make  this  house  Thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers, 
0  come,  great  Spirit,  come. 

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2  Come  as  the  light;  to  us  reveal 

Our  emptiness  and  woe; 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire;  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame: 
Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  Name. 

4  Come  as  the  dove;  and  spread  Thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love; 
And  let  Thy  Church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  Thy  Church  above. 

5  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayers; 

Make  a  lost  world  Thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers, 
0  come,  great  Spirit,  come. 

Rev.  Andrew  Reed,  1829 

53        O  G0D  of  hosts' the mi8hty  Lord>  CM- 

How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  Thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  show'st 
The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

2  0  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God, 

How  highly  blest  are  they 
Who  in  Thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  Thy  praise  display. 

3  Thrice  happy  they  whose  choice  has  Thee 

Their  sure  protection  made; 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
That  to  Thy  dwelling  lead. 

4  For  in  Thy  courts  one  single  day 

'Tis  better  to  attend, 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
A  thousand  days  to  spend. 


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5  For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 
Will  grace  and  glory  give; 
And  no  good  thing  will  He  withhold 
From  them  that  justly  live. 

6  Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  highly  blest  is  he 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 
Is  still  reposed  on  Thee. 

Psalm  lxxxiv.     Tate  and  Brady's  "New  Version,"  1696,  1698 

54            C1AFELY  through  another  week            7.7.7.7.7.7. 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  His  courts  to-day; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 
Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  Name, 
Show  Thy  reconciled  face; 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

3  Here  we  come  Thy  Name  to  praise, 
Let  us  feel  Thy  presence  near; 

May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
While  we  in  Thy  house  appear: 

Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 

Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound 
Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints; 
May  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 
Bring  relief  for  all  complaints: 
Thus  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  Church  above. 

i:.  ■    John  Newton,  1771:  eaoh  verse  nil. 

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£J£J  L.M.  with  Refrain 

JJOSANNA  to  the  living  Lord! 

Hosanna  to  the  Incarnate  Word! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  Hosanna  sing! 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

2  Hosanna,  Lord!  Thine  angels  cry; 
Hosanna,  Lord!  Thy  saints  reply; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound: 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

3  0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care, 
Return  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer; 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  Name, 
Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim : 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

4  But,  chief  est,  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal,  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest, 

And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee: 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

5  So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again: 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

Bishop  Reginald  Heber,  1811  (Text  of  1827) 

56  0PEN  now  thy  gates  of  beauty>       8.7.8.7.7.7. 

Zion,  let  me  enter  there, 
Where  my  soul  in  joyful  duty 

Waits  for  Him  who  answers  prayer: 
0  how  blessed  is  this  place, 
Filled  with  solace,  light,  and  grace. 

2  Yes,  my  God,  I  come  before  Thee, 
( !ome  Thou  also  down  to  me; 

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Where  we  find  Thee  and  adore  Thee, 
There  a  heaven  on  earth  must  be. 
To  my  heart  0  enter  Thou, 
Let  it  be  Thy  temple  now. 

3  Here  Thy  praise  is  gladly  chanted, 

Here  Thy  seed  is  duly  sown; 
Let  my  soul,  where  it  is  planted, 

Bring  forth  precious  sheaves  alone; 
So  that  all  I  hear  may  be 
Fruitful  unto  life  in  me. 

4  Speak,  O  God,  and  I  will  hear  Thee, 

Let  Thy  will  be  done  indeed; 
May  I  undisturbed  draw  near  Thee, 

While  Thou  dost  Thy  people  feed. 
Here  of  life  the  fountain  flows, 
Here  is  balm  for  all  our  woes. 

Rev.  Benjamin  Schmolck,  1732.     Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1803 

57  8.8.7.8.8.7. 

TTPWARD  where  the  stars  are  burning, 
Silent,  silent  in  their  turning 
Round  the  never  changing  pole ; 
Upward  where  the  sky  is  brightest, 
Upward  where  the  blue  is  lightest, 
Lift  I  now  my  longing  soul. 

2  Where  the  glory  brightly  dwelleth, 
Where  the  new  song  sweetly  swelleth, 

And  the  discord  never  conies; 
Where  life's  stream  is  ever  laving, 
And  the  palm  is  ever  waving. 

That  must  be  the  home  of  homes. 

3  Where  the  Land)  on  high  is  seated, 
By  1en  thousand  voices  greeted, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 
Son  of  Man,  they  crown,  they  crown  Him, 
Son  of  God,  they  own,  they  own  Him; 

With  His  Name  the  palace  rings. 

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4  Blessing,  honor,  without  measure, 
Heavenly  riches,  earthly  treasure, 

Lay  we  at  His  blessed  feet: 
Poor  the  praise  that  now  we  render, 
Loud  shall  be  our  voices  yonder. 

When  before  His  throne  we  meet. 

Rev.  Horatiua  Bonar,  18GG 

58  QOME,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind,  L.M. 

And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  blest  abode. 

2  Hast  Thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  heavenly  fire? 
0  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame; 
Teach  it  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  Impress  upon  my  wandering  mind 

The  love  that  Christ  for  sinners  bore; 
And  give  a  new,  a  contrite  heart, 
A  heart  the  Saviour  to  adore. 

4  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  the  Saviour  see: 
O  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  Thee. 

Anon,  in  "Lock  Chapel  Collection,"  1803:  veme  3  added,  1833 

59  L.M. 

JTATHER  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 

A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend : 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  Incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  wTe  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

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3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whoso  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah,  —  Father,  Spirit,  Son,  — 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

Rev.  Edward  Cooper,  1805 

60                                                                    L.M. 

JESUS,   where'er  Thy  people  meet, 

There  they  behold  Thy  mercy-seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground: 

2  For  Thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind ; 
Such  ever  bring  Thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  Thee  to  their  home. 

3  Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  Thy  saving  Name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care, 
To  teach  our  faint  desire  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

5  Lord,  we  arc  few,  but  Thou  art  near; 
Nor  short  Thine  arm,  nor  deaf  Thine  ear: 
0  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down. 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  Thine  own. 

William  ( towper,  17«'.(.> 

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a\  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

'  QOME,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise: 

Father,  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2  Come,  Thou  Incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend: 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
Eternal  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore. 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

Anonymous:  c.  1757 

62  L0RD  of  the  worlds  above>  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples,  are: 
To  Thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

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2  0  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 
0  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there! 
They  praise  Thee  still;  and  happy  they 
That  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears: 
O  glorious  seat,  when  God,  our  King, 
Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet! 

4  God  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

Our  Light  and  our  Defence; 
With  gifts  His  hands  are  filled; 

We  draw  our  blessings  thence. 
Thrice  happy  he,  O  God  of  hosts, 
Whose  spirit  trusts  alone  in  Thee. 

Psalm  lxxxiv.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719:   verse  4  arr. 

g3  JjORD,  Ave  come  before  Thee  now;         7.7.7.7. 

At  Thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 
O  do  not  our  suit  disdain: 
Shall  we  seek  Thee,  Lord,  in  vain? 

2  Lord,  on  Thee  our  souls  depend; 
In  compassion  now  descend ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  Thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

3  In  Thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  Thee,  here  we  stay: 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  Thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  now  imparl 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

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Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 

Rev.  William  Hammond,  1715 


"PORTH  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky, 
Lord,  to  Thine  altar's  shade  we  fly; 
Forth  from  the  world,  its  hope  and  fear, 
Saviour,  wre  seek  Thy  shelter  here: 
Weary  and  weak,  Thy  grace  we  pray; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  Thy  guests  awray. 

2  Long  have  we  roamed  in  want  and  pain, 
Long  have  wTe  sought  Thy  rest  in  vain; 
Wildered  in  doubt,  in  darkness  lost, 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest-tossed : 
Low  at  Thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  Thy  guests  away. 

Bishop  Reginald  Heber,  publ.  1S27 

65  YE  holy  angels  bright,  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

Who  wait  at  God's  right  hand, 
Or  through  the  realms  of  light 
Fly  at  your  Lord's  command, 
Assist  our  song,  or  else  the  theme 
Too  high  doth  seem  for  mortal  tongue. 

2  Ye  blessed  souls  at  rest, 

Who  ran  this  earthly  race, 
And  now,  from  sin  released, 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face, 
God's  praises  sound,  as  in  His  light 
With  sweet  delight  ye  do  abound. 

3  Ye  saints  who  toil  below, 

Adore  your  heavenly  King, 
And  onward  as  ye  go 

Some  joyful  anthem  sing; 
Take  what  He  gives,  and  praise  Him  still, 
Through  good  and  ill,  who  ever  lives. 

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4       My  soul,  bear  thou  thy  part, 
Triumph  in  God  above, 
And  with  a  well-tuned  heart 
Sing  thou  the  songs  of  love: 
Let  all  thy  days  till  life  shall  end, 
Whate'er  He  send,  be  filled  with  praise. 

Rev.  Richard  Baxter,  1681:     recast  by  Rev.  Richard  R.  Chope,  1857 

66  "\yHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God  CM. 

For  all  His  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  Thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  Thy  throne. 

2  How  much  is  mercy  Thy  delight, 

Thou  ever-bless&d  God! 
How  dear  Thy  servants  in  Thy  sight! 
How  precious  is  their  blood! 

3  How  happy  all  Thy  servants  are! 

How  great  Thy  grace  to  me! 
My  life,  which  Thou  hast  made  Thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  Thee. 

4  Here  in  Thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 

And  Thy  rich  grace  record; 
Witness,  ye  saints  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxvi.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

g7  G0D  of  mercy>  God  of  Srace>  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine, 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  Divine; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord; 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored : 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing, 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tributes  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 

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3  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord; 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford; 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 
Man  to  God  devoted  live; 
All  below,  and  all  above, 
One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 

Psalm  lxvii.     Rev.  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1834 

68  JJOW  charming  is  the  place  S.M. 

Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  His  face, 
And  sheds  His  love  abroad. 

2  Here,  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  Him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

3  To  Him  their  prayers  and  cries 

Each  humble  soul  presents: 
He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

4  To  them  His  sovereign  will 

He  graciously  imparts; 
And  in  return  accepts,  with  smiles, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

5  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 

Within  Thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

Rev.  Samuel  Stennett,  1787 

69  L0RD'  on  Thy  returnmS  day>  7.6.7.6.7.7. 

From  common  labor  freed, 
We  are  come  to  sing  and  pray 

With  felt  returning  need: 
Come  to  seek  our  former  rest, 
Come  to  urge  our  old  request. 

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2  Show  us,  Lord,  the  goal  of  life, 
And  give  us  heart  to  run; 
Breathe  the  peace  that  follows  strife, 

Lest  future  work  we  shun: 
Hearts  that  hasty  time  has  grieved 
Are  by  Sabbath  calm  relieved. 

3  We  would  sing  as  in  the  rays 
Of  mercy  ever  bright, 
Which  endureth,  to  Thy  praise, 

For  ever  Thy  delight : 
Sing  for  happiness  we  know, 
Or  that  wre  may  happy  grow. 

4  We  would  pray  as  those  who  stand 

Their  truest  Friend  beside, 
Whom  He  takes  as  by  the  hand, 

Unto  their  God  to  guide; 
By  His  power,  and  for  His  sake, 
Fully  us  Thy  children  make. 

Rev.  Thomas  T.  Lynch, 

1855 

at  tU  Close  of  ^ertitce 

70 

T  ORD  of  the  hearts  of  men, 

Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  bless, 
From  age  to  age,  Thy  chosen  saints 
With  fruits  of  holiness. 

2  Here  faith  and  hope  and  love 

Reign  in  sweet  bond  allied; 
There,  when  this  little  day  is  o'er, 
Shall  love  alone  abide. 

3  0  love,  0  truth,  0  light! 

Light  never  to  decay! 
( )  rest  from  thousand  Labors  past ! 
()  endless  Sabbath  day! 

S.M. 

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4  Here,  amid  care-  and  tear-. 

Bearing  the  seed  we  come; 
There,  with  rejoicing  hearts,  we  bring 
Our  harvest  burdens  home. 

5  Give,  mighty  Lord  Divine, 

The  fruits  Thyself  dost  love- 
Soon  shalt  Thou,  from  Thy  judgment-seat, 
Crown  Thine  own  gifts  above. 

Charles  Coffin,  173G.     Trans,  by  Bishop  James  H.  Woodford,  1863 

7 1        STILL  with  Thee>  °  my  God'  S,M- 

I  would  desire  to  be, 
By  clay,  by  night;  at  home,  abroad, 
I  would  be  still  with  Thee. 

2  With  Thee  when  dawn  comes  in 

And  calls  me  back  to  care, 
Each  day  returning  to  begin 
With  Thee,  my  God,  in  prayer. 

3  With  Thee  amid  the  crowd 

That  throngs  the  busy  mart, 
To  hear  Thy  voice,  where  time's  is  loud, 
Speak  softly  to  my  heart. 

4  With  Thee  when  day  is  done, 

And  evening  calms  the  mind; 
The  setting  as  the  rising  sun 

With  Thee  my  heart  would  find. 

5  With  Thee  when  darkness  brings 

The  signal  of  repose, 
Calm  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings, 
Mine  eyelids  I  would  close. 

6  With  Thee,  in  Thee,  by  faith 

Abiding,  1  would  be; 

By  day,  by  night,  in  life,  in  death, 
I  would  be  still  with  Thee. 

Rev.  James  I ).  Burns,  l s">7 

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72  jgWEET  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go;         8.8.8.8.8.8. 

Thy  word  into  our  minds  instil : 
And  make  our  luke-warm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

2  The  day  is  done,  its  hours  have  run; 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

3  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release; 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

4  Do  more  than  pardon;  give  us  joy, 

Sweet  fear,  and  sober  liberty, 
And  loving  hearts  without  alloy, 

That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

5  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call; 
0  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad ; 

Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  All. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

Rev.  Frederick  W.  Faber,  1849 

73  ^JOW  may  He  who  from  the  dead  7.7.7.7. 

Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

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2  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfil 

What  is  pleasing  in  His  sight; 
Perfect  us  in  all  His  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

3  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779 

74  io.io.io.io. 

QAVIOUR,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 

With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise; 
We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease; 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 
AVith  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day: 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from  shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy  Name. 

3  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  through  the  coming  night; 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light; 

From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children  free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict  cease, 
Call  us,  0  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1866  (Text  of  1868) 

75  A^^  now  ^ie  wants  are  told  that  brought    CM. 

Thy  children  to  Thy  knee; 
Here  lingering  still,  we  ask  for  naught, 
But  simply  worship  Thee. 

2  The  hope  of  heaven's  eternal  days 
Absorbs  not  all  the  heart 
That  gives  Thee  glory,  love,  and  praise, 
For  being  wrhat  Thou  art. 

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3  For  Thou  art  God,  the  One,  the  Same, 

O'er  all  things  high  and  bright; 
A  in  I  round  us,  when  we  speak  Thy  Name, 
There  spreads  a  heaven  of  light. 

4  0  wondrous  peace,  in  thought  to  dwell 

On  excellence  Divine; 
To  know  that  naught  in  man  can  tell 
How  fair  Thy  beauties  shine! 

5  0  Thou,  above  all  blessing  blest, 

O'er  thanks  exalted  far, 

Thy  very  greatness  is  a  rest 

To  weaklings  as  wre  are; 

6  For  when  we  feel  the  praise  of  Thee 

A  task  beyond  our  powers, 
We  say,  "A  perfect  God  is  He, 
And  He  is  fully  ours." 

Rev.  William  Bright,  1865 


76  rpARRY  with  me,  O  my  Saviour, 

For  the  day  is  passing  by; 
See!  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows, 

Paler  now  the  glowing  west , 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest  ? 

3  Lonely  seems  the  vale  of  shadow; 

Sinks  my  heart  with  troubled  fear; 
Give  me  faith  for  clearer  vision, 
Speak  Thou,  Lord,  in  words  of  cheer. 

4  Let  me  hear  Thy  voice  behind  me, 

( ialming  all  these  wild  alarms; 
Le1  me,  underneath  my  weakness, 
Feel  the  everlasting  arms. 


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5  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying, 

Lord,  I  east  myself  on  Thee; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkni 
While  1  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 

6  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour, 

Lay  my  head  upon  Thy  breast 
Till  the  morning;  then  awake  me  — 
Morning  of  eternal  rest. 

Mrs.  Caroline  L.  Smith,  1853:   recast  in  "Plymouth  Coll.,"  1855, 
and  "Songs  of  the  Church,"  1862 


77  AE  ^  ^ie  £race  °f  Christ  our  Saviour,     8.7.8.7. 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1770 


78  rj^HE  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  bend  CM. 

His  blessing  to  receive; 
His  gift  of  peace  on  us  descend, 
Before  His  courts  we  leave. 

2  The  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  walk 

Along  our  homeward  road; 
In  silent  thought  or  friendly  talk 
Our  hearts  be  near  to  God. 

3  The  Lord  be  with  us  till  the  night 

Enfold  our  day  of  r< 
Be  Be  of  every  heart  the  Light, 
Of  every  home  the  Guest. 

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4  The  Lord  be  with  us  through  the  hours 
Of  slumber  calm  and  deep, 
Protect  our  homes,  renew  our  powers, 
And  guard  His  people's  sleep. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1870  (Text  of  1888) 

79  ALMIGHTY  God,  Thy  word  is  cast         CM. 

Like  seed  upon  the  ground; 
0  may  it  grow  in  humble  hearts, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove, 
But  give  it  root  in  praying  souls 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy, 
But  may  it,  in  converted  minds, 
Produce  the  fruits  of  joy. 

4  Let  not  Thy  word,  so  kindly  sent 

To  raise  us  to  Thy  throne, 
Return  to  Thee,  and  sadly  tell 
That  we  reject  Thy  Son. 

Rev.  John  Cawood,  1810 

80  8.7.8.7.4.7. 
TDRD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

O  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound: 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

Ever  faithful 
To  the  truth  may  we  be  found; 

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3  So  that  when  Thy  love  shall  call  us, 
Saviour,  from  the  world  away, 
Let  no  fear  of  death  appal  us, 
Glad  Thy  summons  to  obey: 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Thee  in  endless  day. 

Anon.  1773  (ascribed  to  Rev.  John  Fawcett): 
verse  1,  line  0,  alt.;  verse  3  recast  by  Rev.  G.  Thrin^ 

gl  pART  in  peace:  is  day  before  us?  8.7.8.7. 

Praise  His  Name  for  life  and  light; 
Are  the  shadows  lengthening  o'er  us? 
Bless  His  care  who  guards  the  night. 

2  Part  in  peace:  with  deep  thanksgiving, 

Rendering,  as  we  homeward  tread, 
Gracious  service  to  the  living, 
Tranquil  memory  to  the  dead. 

3  Part  in  peace:  such  are  the  praises 

God  our  Maker  loveth  best; 
Such  the  worship  that  upraises 
Human  hearts  to  heavenly  rest. 

Mrs.  Sarah  F.  Adams,  1841 


HYMNS   OF    THE   FAITH 

FOLLOWING  THE  ORDER   OF  THE  APOSTLES'   CREED 


€!)e  i^oip  Ctinitp 

82  11.12.12.10. 

JJOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty! 

Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to  Thee; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!   Merciful  and  Mighty! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity! 


THE   HOLY  TRINITY 


2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!     All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 
Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the  glassy  sea; 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  before  Thee, 

Who  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!     Though  the  darkness  hide  Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may  not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy;  there  is  none  beside  Thee 

Perfect  in  powrer,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!     Lord  God  Almighty! 

All  Thy  wrorks  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in  earth  and  sky 

and  sea; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!     Merciful  and  Mighty! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity! 

Bishop  Reginald  Heber,  publ.  1826 


§3  ii.io.ii.io. 

A  NCIENT  of  days,  who  sittest  throned  in  glory; 

To  Thee  all  knees  are  bent,  all  voices  pray; 
Thy  love  has  blest  the  wide  world's  wondrous  story 
With  light  and  life  since  Eden's  dawTning  day. 

2  O  Holy  Father,  who  hast  led  Thy  children 

In  all  the  ages,  with  the  fire  and  cloud, 
Through  seas  dry-shod,  through  weary  wastes  bewildering; 
To  Thee,  in  reverent  love,  our  hearts  are  bowed. 

3  0  Holy  Jesus,  Prince  of  Peace  and  Saviour, 

To  Thee  we  owe  the  peace  that  still  prevails, 
Stilling  the  rude  wills  of  men's  wild  behavior, 
And  calming  passion's  fierce  and  stormy  gales. 

1  0  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  the  Life-giver, 

Thine  is  the  quickening  power  that  gives  increase; 
From  Thee  have  flowed,  as  from  a  pleasanl  river, 
Our  plenty,  wealth,  prosperity  and  peace. 

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O  Triune  God,  with  heart  and  voice  adoring, 

Praise  we  the  goodness  that  doth  crown  our  days; 

Pray  we  that  Thou  wilt  hear  us,  -till  imploring 
Thy  love  and  favor,  kept  to  us  always. 

Bishop  William  C.  Doane,  1886 


i  .(  .i.t  . 


§4  G0D  Etemal>  Lord  of  all> 

Lowly  at  Thy  feet  we  fall; 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee; 
We  amidst  the  throng  would  be. 

2  All  the  holy  angels  cry, 

"Hail,  thrice  Holy,  God  Most  High!" 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 

3  Glorified  apostles  raise 

Night  and  day  continual  praise; 
Hast  Thou  not  a  mission  too 
For  Thy  children  here  to  do? 

4  With  Thy  prophets'  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  combine; 
For  Thou  hast  to  babes  revealed 
Things  that  to  the  wise  were  sealed. 

5  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  Thy  cross  are  heard  to  boast ; 
Since  so  bright  the  crown  they  wear, 
Early  we  Thy  cross  would  bear. 

6  All  Thy  Church  in  heaven  and  earth, 
Jesus,  hail  Thy  spotless  birth, 

Own  the  God  who  all  has  made, 
And  the  Spirit's  soothing  aid. 

7  Offspring  of  a  Virgin's  womb, 

Slain,  and  Victor  o'er  the  tomb, 
Seated  on  the  judgment-throne, 
Number  us  among  Thine  own. 

Anon.  (Latin,  ">ili  Century).     Trans,  by  Rev.  Jamea  E.  Millard,  1848 

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85  H0LY>  Ho1^  Holy  Lord  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

God  of  hosts,  Eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored! 

Angels  and  archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

2  Since  by  Thee  were  all  things  made, 

And  in  Thee  do  all  things  live, 
Be  to  Thee  all  honor  paid; 

Praise  to  Thee  let  all  things  give, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

3  Thousands,  tens  of  thousands,  stand, 

Spirits  blest,  before  Thy  throne, 
Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command; 

And,  when  Thy  behests  are  done, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

4  Cherubim  and  seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings; 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

5  Thee  apostles,  prophets  Thee, 

Thee  the  noble  martyr  band, 
Praise  with  solemn  jubilee, 

Thee  the  Church  in  every  land; 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

6  Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 
Godhead  One,  and  Persons  Three! 

Join  us  with  the  heavenly  host, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862 
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86 

f}  GOD,  we  praise  Thee;  and  confess        CM. 
W     That  Thou  the  only  Lord 
And  Everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2  To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud; 
To  Thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry:  — 

3  0  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  rilled 
Of  Thy  majestic  ray. 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  Church  throughout  the  world, 
0  Lord,  confesses  Thee, 
That  Thou  Eternal  Father  art, 
Of  boundless  majesty; 

Anon. 

6  Thy  honored,  true,  and  only  Son; 
And  Holy  Ghost,  the  Spring 
Of  never-ceasing  joy:  0  Christ, 
Of  glory  Thou  art  King. 

(Latin,  5th  Century).     Trans,  in  Tate  and  Brady's  "Supplement,"  c.  1700 

87 

JJOUND  the  Lord  in  glory  seated,     8.7.8.7. D. 

Cherubim  and  seraphim 
Filled  His  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  the  alternate  hymn: 
"  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy.  Holy  Lord!" 

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2  Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy/'  singing, 

"Lord  of  hosts,  the  Lord  Most  High." 
With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  holy  Church  below, 
Thus  conspire  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow: 

3  "Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord!" 
Thus  Thy  glorious  Name  confessing, 

We  adopt  Thine  angels'  cry, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  hosts  Most  High. 

Bishop  Richard  Mant,  1837 

88  H0LY>  Holy>  Holy  Lord  7.7.7.7.D. 

God  of  hosts!  when  heaven  and  earth 
Out  of  darkness,  at  Thy  word, 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
All  Thy  works  before  Thee  stood, 
And  Thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 
While  they  sang  with  sweet  accord, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord!" 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Thee, 

One  Jehovah  evermore, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  we, 

Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore; 
Lightly  by  the  world  esteemed, 
From  that  world  by  Thee  redeemed, 
Sing  we  here  with  glad  accord, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord!" 

3  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  all 

Heaven's  triumphant  choirs  shall  sing, 
When  the  ransomed  nations  fall 
A.1  I  he  footstool  of  their  King: 

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GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 


Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 
Hearts  and  voices,  swell  one  hymn, 
Round  the  throne  with  full  accord, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord!" 

James  Montgomery,  1832 


<$oO  tfje  JFat&cc  aimigiup:  ©is  S^ajestp  anO 
Greatness 

ftQ  7.6.7.6.D. 

Q  GOD,  the  Rock  of  Ages, 

Who  evermore  hast  been, 
What  time  the  tempest  rages, 

Our  dwelling  place  serene: 
Before  Thy  first  creations, 

O  Lord,  the  same  as  now, 
To  endless  generations 
The  Everlasting  Thou! 

2  Our  years  are  like  the  shadows 

On  sunny  hills  that  lie, 
Or  grasses  in  the  meadows 

That  blossom  but  to  die; 
A  sleep,  a  dream,  a  story 

By  strangers  quickly  told, 
An  unremaining  glory 

Of  things  that  soon  are  old. 

3  0  Thou  who  canst  not  slumber, 

Whose  light  grows  never  pale, 
Teach  us  aright  to  number 

Our  years  before  they  fail: 
On  us  Thy  mercy  lighten, 

On  us  Thy  goodness  rest, 
And  let  Thy  Spirit  brighten 

The  hearts  Thyself  hast  blessed. 

4  Lord,  crown  our  faith's  endeavor 

With  beauty  and  with  grace, 
Till,  clothed  in  light  for  ever, 
We  Bee  Thee  face  to  face: 

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A  joy  no  language  measures; 

A  fountain  brimming  o'er; 
An  endless  flow  of  pleasures; 

An  ocean  without  shore. 

Bishop  Edward  H.  Bickersteth,  1800 

90  Gr^^>  ^ne  Lord,  a  King  remaineth,      8.7.8.7.4.7. 

Robed  in  His  own  glorious  light; 
God  hath  robed  Him,  and  He  reigneth; 
He  hath  girded  Him  with  might. 

Allelulia! 
God  is  King  in  depth  and  height. 

2  In  her  everlasting  station 

Earth  is  poised,  to  swerve  no  more: 
Thou  hast  laid  Thy  Throne's  foundation 
From  all  time  where  thought  can  soar. 

Alleluia! 
Lord,  Thou  art  for  evermore. 

3  Lord,  the  water-floods  have  lifted, 

Ocean  floods  have  lift  their  roar; 
Now  they  pause  where  they  have  drifted, 
Now  they  burst  upon  the  shore. 

Alleluia! 
For  the  ocean's  sounding  store. 

4  With  all  tones  of  waters  blending, 

Glorious  is  the  breaking  deep; 
Glorious,  beauteous  without  ending, 
God  who  reigns  on  heaven's  high  steep. 

Alleluia! 
Songs  of  ocean  never  sleep. 

5  Lord,  the  words  Thy  lips  are  telling 

Arc  the  perfect  verity : 
Of  Thine  high  eternal  dwelling 
Holiness  shall  inmate  be. 

Alleluia' 
Pure  is  ail  that  lives  with  Thee. 

Psalm  xciii.     Rev.  .John  Keble,  L830 

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9 1  A  ROUND  the  throne  of  God  6.6.6.6.8.8 

The  host  angelic  throngs; 
They  spread  their  palms  abroad, 
And  shout  perpetual  songs: 
Him  first  they  own, 
Him  last  and  besl ; 
God  ever  blest, 
And  God  alone. 

2  Their  golden  crowns  they  fling 

Before  His  throne  of  light, 
And  strike  the  rapturous  string, 
Unceasing,  day  and  night: 
"Earth,  heaven,  and  sea, 
Thy  praise  declare; 
For  Thine  they  are, 
And  Thine  shall  be. 

3  "0  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 

Creation's  sovereign  King! 
Thy  majesty  adored 
Let  all  creation  sing; 
Who  wast,  and  art, 
And  art  to  be; 
Nor  time  shall  see 
Thy  sway  depart. 

4  "Great  are  Thy  works  of  praise, 

0  God  of  boundless  might ; 
All  just  and  true  Thy  ways, 
Thou  King  of  saints,  in  light: 
Let  all  above, 
And  all  below, 
Conspire  to  show 
Thy  power  and  love. 

5  "Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  Lord, 

And  magnify  Thy  Name? 
Thy  judgments,  sent  abroad, 
Thy  holiness  proclaim : 

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Nations  shall  throng 

From  every  shore, 

And  all  adore 
In  one  loud  song." 

6  While  thus  the  powers  on  high 
Their  swelling  chorus  raise, 
Let  earth  and  man  reply, 
And  echo  back  the  praise: 
His  glory  own, 

First,  last,  and  best; 
God  ever  blest, 

And  God  alone.  Rev.  Henry  Ware,  Jr.,  1823 

92  8.7.8.7.D. 

pRAISE  the  Lord:  ye  heavens  adore  Him; 

Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him; 

Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  light. 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  spoken; 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed : 
Laws  which  never  shall  be  broken 

For  their  guidance  hath  He  made. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  glorious; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail : 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious; 

Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation; 

Hosts  on  high,  His  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth  and  all  creation, 

Laud  and  magnify  His  Name. 

3  Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing, 

Lord,  we  offer  unto  Thee; 
Young  and  old,  Thy  praise  expressing, 

In  glad  homage  bend  the  knee. 
All  the  saints  in  heaven  adore  Thee; 

We  would  bow  before  Thy  throne: 
As  Thine  angels  serve  before  Thee, 

So  on  earth  Thy  will  be  done. 

Verses  L,  2,  Anon.  o.  1801;   verse  -A,  Edward  Oder,  L836 
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Q3  HPHE  spacious  firmament  on  high,  L.M.D, 

With  all  the  blue  ethereal  skj . 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 

Their  great  Original  proclaim. 
The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

2  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth; 

Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball? 
What  though  nor  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found? 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 

And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice; 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine, 
"The  hand  that  made  us  is  Divine." 

Joseph  Addison,  1712 

94  ^HE  God  of  Abraham  praise,  G.6.8.4.D. 

Who  reigns  enthroned  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love: 
Jehovah!  Great  IAM! 
By  earth  and  heaven  confessed ; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  Name, 
For  ever  blest. 

2      The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command 

From  earth  1  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  His  right  hand: 

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I  all  on  earth  forsakes 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power; 
And  Him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  Shield  and  Tower. 

3  He  by  Himself  hath  sworn, 
I  on  His  oath  depend; 

I  shall,  on  eagle's  wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend : 
I  shall  behold  His  face, 
I  shall  His  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 
For  evermore. 

4  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high ; 

"Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghosts 
They  ever  cry: 
Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine! 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 

And  endless  praise.  Rev  Thoma9  mym%  c  1770 

95  \VITH  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud        CM. 

Address  the  Lord  on  high ; 
Over  the  heavens  He  spreads  His  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  His  showers  of  blessing  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4  His  hoary  frost,  His  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

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5  He  sends  His  word,  and  melts  the  snow  ; 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn; 
He  calls  the  wanner  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

6  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  His  mighty  word: 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

Psalm  cxlvii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

%  Q_REAT  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou!  ( J.M. 

How  poor  and  weak  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made : 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  Thy  view; 
To  Thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  : 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares; 
While  Thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou ! 

How  poor  and  weak  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707:  verse  1,  line  2;   verse  5,  line  2,  alt. 

97  MY  Gocl>  ho.w  wonderful  Thou  art,  (  \M. 

Thy  majesty  how  bright! 
How  beautiful  Thy  mercy-seat, 
In  depths  of  burning  light ! 

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2  How  dread  are  Thine  eternal  years, 

0  everlasting  Lord, 
By  prostrate  spirits,  day  and  night, 
Incessantly  adored! 

3  0  how  I  fear  Thee,  living  God, 

With  deepest,  tenderest  fears; 
And  worship  Thee  with  trembling  hope, 
And  penitential  tears. 

4  Yet  I  may  love  Thee  too,  0  Lord, 

Almighty  as  Thou  art; 
For  Thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

5  No  earthly  father  loves  like  Thee, 

No  mother  half  so  mild 
Bears  and  forbears,  as  Thou  hast  done 
With  me,  Thy  sinful  child. 

6  Father  of  Jesus,  love's  Reward ! 

What  rapture  will  it  be, 
Prostrate  before  Thy  throne  to  lie, 
And  gaze  and  gaze  on  Thee, 

Rev.  Frederick  W.  Faber,  1848 

98  A.NGEL  voices,  ever  singing  8.5.8.5.8.4.3. 

Round  Thy  throne  of  light, 
Angel  harps,  for  ever  ringing, 
Rest  not  day  nor  night; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee, 
And  confess  Thee 
Lord  of  might. 

2  Thou  who  art  beyond  the  farthest 
Mortal  eye  can  scan, 
Can  it  be  that  Thou  regardest 

Songs  of  sinful  man? 
Can  we  feel  that  Thou  art  near  us, 
And  wilt  hear  us? 
Yea,  we  can. 

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3  Yea,  we  know  Thy  love  rejoices 

O'er  each  work  of  Thine; 
Thou  didst  ears  and  hands  and  voices 

For  Thy  praise  combine; 
Craftsman's  art  and  music's  measure 
For  Thy  pleasure 
Didst  design. 

4  Here,  great  God,  to-day  we  offer 

Of  Thine  own  to  Thee; 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer, 

All  unworthily, 
Hearts  and  minds,  and  hands  and  voices, 
In  our  choicest 
Melody. 

5  Honor,  glory,  might,  and  merit, 

Thine  shall  ever  be, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Blessed  Trinity: 
Of  the  best  that  Thou  hast  given 
Earth  and  heaven 
Render  Thee. 

Rev.  Francis  Pott,  1861 

99  io.io.ii.il 

Q  WORSHIP  the  King  all  glorious  above, 

0  gratefully  sing  His  power  and  His  love; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 

2  O  tell  of  His  might,  O  sing  of  His  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  >pace. 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  His  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  The  earth  with  its  store  of  wonders  untold. 
Almighty,  Thy  power  hath  founded  of  old; 
Hath  stablished  it  fast  by  a  changeless  decree, 
And  round  it  hath  cast,  like  ;i  mantle,  the  sea. 

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GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 

4  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite? 
It  breathes  in  the  air;  it  shines  in  the  light; 

It  streams  from  the  hills;  it  descends  to  the  plain; 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

5  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  Thee  to  fail; 
Thy  mercies  how  tender,  how  firm  to  the  end, 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend! 

6  O  measureless  Might!     Ineffable  Love! 
While  angels  delight  to  hymn  Thee  above, 
The  humbler  creation,  though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration  shall  lisp  to  Thy  praise. 

Psalm  civ.     Sir  Robert  Grant,  1833 

100  A-kk  PeoPle  that  on  earth  do  dwell,  L.M. 

Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice, 
Him  serve  with  fear,  His  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  The  Lord  ye  know  is  God  indeed; 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make; 
We  are  His  folk,  He  doth  us  feed; 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 

3  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 

Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  Name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4  For  why?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

Psalm  c.     Rev.  William  Kethe,  1501 

101  KINGDOMS  and  thrones  to  God  belong;       L.M. 

Crown  Him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song; 
His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse; 
Mis  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

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HIS   MAJESTY   AND   GREATNESS 

2  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms; 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms! 

In  Israel  are  His  mercies  known; 
Israel  is  His  peculiar  throne. 

3  Proclaim  Him  King,  pronounce  Him  blest; 
He's  your  Defence,  your  Joy,  your  Rest: 
When  terror-  rise,  and  nations  faint, 

God  is  the  Strength  of  every  saint. 

Psalm  lxviii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

102  JTROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  L.M. 

Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise: 
Let  the  Redeemer's  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word: 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

Psalm  cxvii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

103  WITH  g^y  clad,  with  strength  arrayed,     L.M. 

The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundations  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  stablished  is  Thy  throne, 
Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see! 
For  Thou,  0  Lord,  and  Thou  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity. 

3  The  floods,  0  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
And  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise. 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 

4  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure, 

And  they  that  in  Thy  house  would  dwell, 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

.  xciii.     Tate  and  Bradv'a  "\'rw  Version/1  1696,  1698 


GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 

1 04  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne,  L.M. 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  Name? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Psalm  c.    Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1705,  1719: 
verse  1,  lines  1,  2,  alt.  by  Rev.  John  Wesley 

105  QOME,  sound  His  praise  abroad,  S.M. 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown, 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  a1  His  throne; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord: 
We  are  His  works,  and  not  our  own; 
lie  formed  us  by  His  Word. 


HIS   MAJESTY  AND   GREATNESS 


4  To-day  attend  His  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

Psalm  xcv.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

106  LM- 

T  ORD,  Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through; 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 


2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  Thy  circling  power  I  stand; 
On  every  side  I  find  Thy  hand :    * 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad,* 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent,  what  lofty  height) 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest : 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

Psalm  exxxix.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

\  07  L^  us  w^  a  gladsome  mind  7.7.7 

Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind: 
For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Let  us  blaze  His  Name  abroad, 

For  of  gods  He  is  the  God: 
For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 


3  He,  with  all-commanding  might, 
Filled  the  new-made  world  with  light: 

For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  All  things  living  He  doth  feed; 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need : 

For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  He  His  chosen  race  did  bless 
In  the  wasteful  wilderness: 

For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  He  hath  with  a  piteous  eye 
Looked  upon  our  misery: 

For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

7  Let  us  therefore  warble  forth 
His  high  majesty  and  worth: 

For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

Psalm  cxxxvi.     John  Milton,  1624:   alt. 


108         SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  alleluias  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born: 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  (lay: 
God  will  make  new  heavens,  new  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

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7.7.7.7. 


HIS   MAJESTY   AND   GREATNESS 

4  And  can  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 
No,  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms  and  hymns  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

James  Montgomery,  IS  19 

109  LM 

1"  ORD,  my  weak  thought  in  vain  would  climb 

To  search  the  starry  vault  profound; 
In  vain  would  wing  her  flight  sublime 
To  find  creation's  utmost  bound. 

2  But  weaker  yet  that  thought  must  prove 

To  search  Thy  great  eternal  plan, 
Thy  sovereign  counsels,  born  of  love 
Long  ages  ere  the  world  began. 

3  When  my  dim  reason  would  demand 

Why  that,  or  this,  Thou  dost  ordain, 
By  some  vast  deep  I  seem  to  stand, 
Whose  secrets  I  must  ask  in  vain. 

4  When  doubts  disturb  my  troubled  breast, 

And  all  is  dark  as  night  to  me, 
Here,  as  on  solid  rock,  I  rest,  — 
That  so  it  seemeth  good  to  Thee. 

5  Be  this  my  joy,  that  evermore 

Thou  rulest  all  things  at  Thy  will; 
Thy  sovereign  wisdom  I  adore, 

And  calmly,  sweetly,  trust  Thee  still. 

Rev.  Ray  Palmer,  1S5S 


GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 


110  Gr^  ^  *°  our  ^0(*  ^lllllorta'  praise;  L.M. 

Mercy  and  trutli  are  all  His  ways: 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong; 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown; 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  He  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong; 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light; 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night: 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave: 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong; 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat : 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

Psalm  cxxxvi.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1710 

111  rf,HE  L°rd  iS  Killg!  llft  UP  thy  V°iCe'  L,M* 

O  earth;  and  all  ye  heavens,  rejoice: 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring, 
"The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King!" 

2  The  Lord  is  King!  who  then  shall  dare 
Resist  His  will,  distrust  His  care, 
Or  murmur  at  His  wise  decree-. 
Or  doubt  His  royal  promises? 


HIS   MAJESTY   AND   GREATNESS 

3  The  Lord  is  King!  Child  of  the  dust, 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  is  just; 
Holy  and  true  are  all  His  ways: 
Let  every  creature  speak  His  praise. 

4  0  when  His  wisdom  can  mistake, 
His  might  decay,  His  love  forsake, 
Then  may  His  children  cease  to  sing, 
''The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King!" 

5  Alike  pervaded  by  His  eye, 
All  parts  of  His  dominion  lie; 

This  world  of  ours,  and  worlds  unseen, 
And  thin  the  boundary  between. 

6  One  Lord,  one  empire,  all  secures; 

He  reigns,  and  life  and  death  are  yours: 
Through  earth  and  heaven  one  song  shall  ring, 
"The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King!" 

Josiah  Conder,  1824 

H2  8.7.8.7. 

^OD,  my  King,  Thy  might  confessing, 

Ever  will  I  bless  Thy  Name; 
Day  by  day  Thy  throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  Thy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Honor  great  our  God  befitteth; 

Who  His  majesty  can  reach? 
Age  to  age  His  works  transmitteth, 
Age  to  age  His  power  shall  teach. 

3  They  shall  talk  of  all  Thy  glory, 

On  Thy  might  and  greatness  dwell, 
Speak  of  Thy  dread  acts  the  story, 
And  Thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 

4  Nor  shall  fail  from  memory's  treasure 

Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought ; 
Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

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GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 


5  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 

Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 
God  is  good  to  all  creation; 

All  His  works  His  goodness  prove. 

6  All  Thy  works,  0  Lord,  shall  bless  Thee, 

Thee  shall  all  Thy  saints  adore : 
King  supreme  shall  they  confess  Thee, 
And  proclaim  Thy  sovereign  power. 

Psalm  cxlv.     Bishop  Richard  Mant,  1824 

113       O  TH0U> in  a11  Thy  misht  so  far>  c.m. 

In  all  Thy  love  so  near, 
Beyond  the  range  of  sun  and  star, 
And  yet  beside  us  here : 

2  What  heart  can  comprehend  Thy  Name, 

Or  searching  find  Thee  out 
Who  art  within,  a  quickening  Flame, 
A  Presence  round  about? 

3  Yet  though  I  know  Thee  but  in  part, 

I  ask  not,  Lord,  for  more; 
Enough  for  me  to  know  Thou  art, 
To  love  Thee  and  adore. 

4  And  dearer  than  all  things  I  know 

Is  childlike  faith  to  me, 
That  makes  the  darkest  wray  I  go 
An  open  path  to  Thee. 

Rev.  Frederick  L.  Hosmer,  1876 

114  Tj0!  Goc1  is  nere:  let  lls  adore,  L.M. 

And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  Ills  power, 
And  humbly  bow  before  His  face. 

2  Lo!  God  is  here,  whom  day  and  night 
United  choirs  of  angels  praise; 
To  Him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
The  host  of  heaven  their  anthems  raise. 


HIS    FATHERHOOD   AND   LOVE 


3  Almighty  Father,  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill; 
Stiil  may  we  stand  before  Thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  Thy  sovereign  will. 

4  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  angel  host 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 

Gerhard  Terstccgen,  1729.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Wesley,  1739:    alt.  and  arr. 


I^is  JFatfjetijooO  anD  Lotie 

115  JOYFUL,  joyful,  we  adore  Thee,  8.7.8  7.D. 

God  of  glory,  Lord  of  love; 
Hearts  unfold  like  flowers  before  Thee, 

Opening  to  the  sun  above. 
Melt  the  clouds  of  sin  and  sadness, 

Drive  the  dark  of  doubt  away, 
Giver  of  immortal  gladness, 
Fill  us  with  the  light  of  day. 

2  All  Thy  works  with  joy  surround  Thee, 

Earth  and  heaven  reflect  Thy  rays, 
Stars  and  angels  sing  around  Thee, 

Centre  of  unbroken  praise. 
Field  and  forest,  vale  and  mountain, 

Flowery  meadow,  flashing  sea, 
Chanting  bird  and  flowing  fountain, 

Call  us  to  rejoice  in  Thee. 

3  Thou  art  giving  and  forgiving, 

Ever  blessing,  ever  blest, 
Well-spring  of  the  joy  of  living, 

Ocean-depth  of  happy  rest ' 
Thou  our  Father,  Christ  our  Brother,  — 

All  who  live  in  love  are  Thine; 
Teach  us  how  to  love  each  other, 

Lift  us  to  the  Joy  Divine. 

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GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 

4  Mortals,  join  the  mighty  chorus 

Which  the  morning  stars  began; 
Father-love  is  reigning  o'er  us, 

Brother-love  binds  man  to  man. 
Ever  singing,  march  we  onward, 

Victors  in  the  midst  of  strife, 
Joyful  music  leads  us  Sunward 

In  the  triumph-song  of  life. 

Rev.  Henry  van  Dyke,  1907 

116         X1111011011  a11  the  changing  scenes  of  life,    CM. 
In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  His  deliverance  I  will  boast, 
■    Till  all  that  are  distressed 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 

And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  His  Name; 
When  in  distress  to  Him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 

Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 

Who  on  His  succor  trust. 

5  O  make  but  trial  of  His  love; 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  Him,  ye  saints:  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear: 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight, 
He'll  make  your  wants  His  care. 

Psalm  xxxiv.     Tate  and  Brady's  "New  Version,"  l»»'.»,'>,  L698 
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HIS   FATHERHOOD   AND    LOVE 

WJ          0^  1>V  ^oc''  our  ^e^P  m  a8es  l)ast>                CM. 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  Shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  Home: 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 
Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 
Are  like  an  evening  gone; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 
With  all  their  lives  and  cares, 
Are  carried  downward  by  Thy  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 
Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

7  Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come ; 
Be  Thou  our  Guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  Home. 

Psalm  xc.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

118          0  G0Dj  my  Strcn£th  and  Fortitude,          CM. 

Of  force  1  must  love  Thee; 
Thou  art  my  Castle  and  Defence 
In  my  necessity; 

SI 


GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 

2  My  God,  my  Rock,  in  whom  I  trust, 
The  Worker  of  my  wealth, 
My  Refuge,  Buckler,  and  my  Shield, 
The  Horn  of  all  my  health. 

3  I,  when  beset  with  pain  and  grief, 
Did  pray  to  God  for  grace; 
And  He  forthwith  did  hear  my  plaint 
Out  of  His  holy  place. 

4  The  Lord  descended  from  above 
And  bowed  the  heavens  high, 
And  underneath  His  feet  He  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

5  On  cherub  and  on  cherubim 
Full  royally  He  rode, 
And  on  the  wings  of  all  the  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

6  Unspotted  are  the  ways  of  God, 
His  word  is  purely  tried; 
He  is  a  sure  Defence  to  such 
As  in  His  faith  abide. 

Psalm  xviii.     Thomas  Sternhold,  publ.  1561 

119       0  L0VE  of  God'  how  stron§ and  true!    LM- 

Eternal,  and  yet  ever  new; 
Uncomprehended  and  unbought, 
Beyond  all  knowledge  and  all  thought. 

2  0  love  of  God,  how  deep  and  great! 
Far  deeper  than  man's  deepest  hate; 
Self-fed,  self-kindled  like  the  light, 
Changeless,  eternal,  infinite. 

3  0  heavenly  love,  how  precious  still, 
In  days  of  weariness  and  ill, 
In  nights  of  pain  and  helplessness, 
To  heal,  to  comfort,  and  to  bless! 

HIS   FATHERHOOD   AND    LOVE 


i  O  wide-embracing,  wondrous  love! 
We  read  thee  in  the  sky  above, 

We  read  thee  in  the  earth  below, 

In  seas  that  swell,  and  streams  that  now. 

5  We  read  thee  best  in  Him  who  came 
To  bear  for  us  the  cross  of  shame ; 
Sent  by  the  Father  from  on  high, 
Our  life  to  live,  our  death  to  die. 

6  We  read  thy  power  to  bless  and  save, 
E'en  in  the  darkness  of  the  grave; 
Still  more  in  resurrection  light 

We  read  the  fulness  of  thy  might. 

7  0  love  of  God,  our  shield  and  stay 
Through  all  the  perils  of  our  way! 
Eternal  love,  in  thee  we  rest, 

For  ever  safe,  for  ever  blest. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1861 

120         pRAISE,  Lord,  for  Thee  in  Zion  waits;         L.M. 
Prayer  shall  besiege  Thy  temple  gates : 
All  flesh  shall  to  Thy  throne  repair, 
And  find,  through  Christ,  salvation  there. 

2  Our  spirits  faint;  our  sins  prevail; 
Leave  not  our  trembling  hearts  to  fail : 
0  Thou  that  hearest  prayer,  descend, 
And  still  be  found  the  sinner's  Friend. 

3  How  blest  Thy  saints!  how  safely  led, 
How  surely  kept,  how  richly  fed! 
Saviour  of  all  in  earth  and  sea, 

How  happy  they  who  rest  in  Thee! 

4  Thy  hand  sets  fast  the  mighty  hills, 
Thy  voice  the  troubled  ocean  stills; 
Evening  and  morning  hymn  Thy  praise, 
And  earth  Thy  bounty  wide  displays. 

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GOD   THE   FATHER  ALMIGHTY 

5  The  year  is  with  Thy  goodness  crowned ; 
Thy  clouds  drop  wealth  the  world  around; 
Through  Thee  the  deserts  laugh  and  sing, 
And  nature  smiles,  and  owns  her  King. 

6  Lord,  on  our  souls  Thine  influence  pour; 
The  moral  waste  within  restore: 

O  let  Thy  love  our  spring-tide  be, 
And  make  us  all  bear  fruit  to  Thee. 

Psalm  lxiii.     Rev.  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1834:   verse  1,  line  1,  alt. 

121       JJIGH  in  the  heavens,  Eternal  God,  L.M. 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  Thy  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  Thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  Thy  hands; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 

Both  man  and  beast  Thy  bounty  share; 
The  whole  creation  is  Thy  charge, 
But  saints  are  Thy- peculiar  care. 

4  My  God,  how  excellent  Thy  grace, 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  spring! 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

5  From  the  provisions  of  Thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

6  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord: 
And  in  Thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  Thy  word. 

Psalm  xxxvi.     Rev.  foaac  Watte,  1719 

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i  92  8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.1 

\  MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 

A  Bulwark  never  failing; 
Our  Helper  He  amid  the  Hood 

Of  mortal  ills  prevailing: 
For  still  our  ancient  foe 
Doth  seek  to  work  us  woe; 
His  craft  and  power  are  great, 
And,  armed  with  cruel  hate, 

On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  Did  we  in  our  own  strength  confide, 

Our  striving  would  be  losing; 
Were  not  the  right  man  on  our  side, 

The  man  of  God's  own  choosing: 
Dost  ask  who  that  may  be? 
Christ  Jesus,  it  is  He; 
Lord  Sabaoth  His  Name, 
From  age  to  age  the  same, 

And  He  must  win  the  battle. 

3  And  though  this  world,  with  devils  filled, 

Should  threaten  to  undo  us; 
We  will  not  fear,  for  God  hath  willed 

His  truth  to  triumph  through  us: 
The  prince  of  darkness  grim,  — 
We  tremble  not  for  him; 
His  rage  we  can  endure, 
For  lo!  his  doom  is  sure, 

One  little  word  shall  fell  him. 

4  That  word  above  all  earthly  powers, 

No  thanks  to  them,  abideth; 
The  Spirit  and  the  gifts  are  ours 

Through  Him  who  with  us  sideth: 
Let  goods  and  kindred  go, 
This  mortal  life  also; 
The  bodv  they  may  kill: 
God's  truth  abideth  still. 

I  lis  kingdom  is  for  ever. 

Martin  Luther,  1529.     Trans,  by  Rev.  Frederick  II.  Hedge,  1S53 


GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 


123  8.7.8.7.D. 

JjORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 

For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows, 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flowrs: 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away : 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt -born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

3  Praise  Thy  Saviour  God  that  drew  thee 

To  that  cross,  new  life  to  give, 
Held  a  blood-sealed  pardon  to  thee, 

Bade  thee  look  to  Him  and  live : 
Praise  the  grace  whose  threats  alarmed  thee, 

Roused  thee  from  thy  fatal  ease, 
Praise  the  grace  whose  promise  warmed  thee, 

Praise  the  grace  that  whispered  peace. 

4  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express : 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless: 
Let  Thy  love,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Francis  S.  Key,  1817 


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124    TPHOU,  Lord,  art  Love;  and  everywhere  CM. 

Thy  Name  is  brightly  shown, 
Beneath,  on  earth,  Thy  footstool  fair, 
Above,  in  heaven,  Thy  throne. 

2  Thy  word  is  love;  in  lines  of  gold 

There  mercy  prints  its  trace; 
In  nature  we  Thy  steps  behold, 
The  gospel  shows  Thy  face. 

3  Thy  ways  are  love;  though  they  transcend 

Our  feeble  range  of  sight, 
They  wind,  through  darkness,  to  their  end 
In  everlasting  light. 

4  Thy  thoughts  are  love;  and  Jesus  is 

The  living  voice  they  find : 
His  love  lights  up  the  vast  abyss 
Of  the  eternal  Mind. 

5  Thy  chastisements  are  love;  more  deep 

They  stamp  the  seal  Divine, 
And  by  a  sweet  compulsion  keep 
Our  spirits  nearer  Thine. 

6  Thy  heaven  is  the  abode  of  Love: 

0  blessed  Lord,  that  we 
May  there,  when  time's  deep  shades  remove, 
Be  gathered  home  to  Thee : 

7  There  with  Thy  resting  saints  to  fall 

Adoring  round  Thy  throne; 
Where  all  shall  love  Thee,  Lord,  and  all 
Shall  in  Thy  love  be  one. 

Rev.  James  D.  Burns,  1858 


125         F0R  the  beauty of  the  earth;        7.7.7.7.7.7. 

For  the  beauty  of  the  skies, 
For  the  love  which  from  our  birth 

Over  and  around  us  lies; 
Lord  of  all,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

87 


GOD   THE  FATHER   ALMIGHTY 

2  For  the  beauty  of  each  hour 

Of  the  day  and  of  the  night, 
Hill  and  vale,  and  tree  and  flower, 

Sun  and  moon,  and  stars  of  light; 
Lord  of  all,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

3  For  the  joy  of  ear  and  eye, 

For  the  heart  and  mind's  delight, 
For  the  mystic  harmony 

Linking  sense  to  sound  and  sight; 
Lord  of  all,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

4  For  the  joy  of  human  love, 

Brother,  sister,  parent,  child, 
Friends  on  earth,  and  friends  above, 

For  all  gentle  thoughts  and  mild; 
Lord  of  all,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

5  For  each  perfect  gift  of  Thine 

To  our  race  so  freely  given, 
Graces  human  and  Divine, 

Flowers  of  earth  and  buds  of  heaven; 
Lord  of  all,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

Folliott  S.  Pierpont,  18G4:   each  verse  slightly  alt. 

126  CM- 

T3EGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing, 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  Name, 
Of  our  Eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  His  wondrous  faithfulness, 
Ami  sound  His  power  abroad; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  His  grace. 
And  the  performing  ( rod. 

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3  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  thai  which  built  the  skies; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

4  O  might  I  hear  Thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  "Thou  art  Mine," 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  Divine. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707 

127  L0RD  of  a11  beinS>  throned  afar,  L.M; 

Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star; 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near! 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  Tin-  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day; 
Star  of  our  hope,  Thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Our  midnight  is  Thy  smile  withdrawn; 
Our  noontide  is  Thy  gracious  dawn; 
Our  rainbow  arch,  Thy  mercy's  sign; 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  Thine. 

4  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  Thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

5  Grant  us  Thy  truth  to  make  us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  Thee; 
Till  all  Thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes,  1848 

128  I  LOOK  to  Thee  in  every  need,  8.6.8.6.8.8. 

And  never  look  in  vain; 
I  feel  Thy  strong  and  tender  love, 

And  all  is  well  again: 
The  thought  of  Thee  is  mightier  far 
Than  sin  and  pain  and  sorrow  are. 


GOD   THE   FATHER    ALMIGHTY 

2  Discouraged  in  the  work  of  life, 

Disheartened  by  its  load, 
Shamed  by  its  failures  or  its  fears, 

I  sink  beside  the  road; 
But  let  me  only  think  of  Thee, 
And  then  new  heart  springs  up  in  me. 

3  Thy  calmness  bends  serene  above, 

My  restlessness  to  still; 
Around  me  flows  Thy  quickening  life, 

To  nerve  my  faltering  will : 
Thy  presence  fills  my  solitude ; 
Thy  providence  turns  all  to  good. 

4  Embosomed  deep  in  Thy  dear  love, 

Held  in  Thy  law,  I  stand; 
Thy  hand  in  all  things  I  behold, 

And  all  things  in  Thy  hand; 
Thou  leadest  me  by  unsought  ways, 
And  turn'st  my  mourning  into  praise. 

Rev.  Samuel  Longfellow,  1864 

129       MY  Gocl>  how  endless  is  Thy love!         LM- 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours: 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  Thy  command, 

To  Thee  I  consecrate  my  days; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  Thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1700 

130  O  BLESS  the  Lord>  my  soul;  S.M. 

Lei  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  Name, 

Whose  favors  art1  Divine. 

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2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins, 

Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain, 
'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest: 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  the  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  knowrn; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 

Psalm  ciii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

131  QOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord,  S.M. 

And  let  our  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

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1  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry; 
We're  marching  through  Emmanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

Rev.  Iaaac  Wratts,  1707:   verse  2,  line  3,  alt. 

132  gTAND  up,  and  bless  the  Lord,  S.M. 

Ye  people  of  His  choice; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God 
With  heart  and  soul  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  His  holy  Name, 
And  laud,  and  magnify? 

3  O  for  the  living  flame, 

From  His  owrn  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  minds  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought! 

4  God  is  our  Strength  and  Song, 

And  His  salvation  ours; 
Then  be  His  love  in  Chrisl  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

5  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord; 

The  Lord  your  ( rod  adore: 
Stand  up,  and  bless  His  glorious  Name 
Henceforth  for  evermore. 

James  Montgomery,  L824  (Text  of  LS 

133  JpILLThou  my  life,  0  Lord  my  God,         CM. 

In  every  pari  with  praise. 
Thai  my  whole  being  may  proclaim 

Thy  being  and  Thy  ways. 


HIS   FATHERHOOD    AND    LOVE 

2  Xot  for  the  lip  of  praise  alone. 
Nor  e'en  i  he  praising  heart, 

I  ask,  but  for  a  life  made  up 
Of  praise  in  every  part ; 

3  Praise  in  the  common  things  of  life, 
Its  goings  out  and  in, 
Praise  in  eaeh  duty  and  each  deed, 
However  small  and  mean. 

4  Fill  every  part  of  me  with  praise; 
Let  all  my  being  speak 
Of  Thee  and  of  Thy  love,  0  Lord, 
Poor  though  I  be,  and  weak. 

5  So  shalt  Thou,  Lord,  from  me,  e'en  me, 
Receive  the  glory  due, 
And  so  shall  I  begin  on  earth 
The  song  for  ever  new. 

6  So  shall  no  part  of  day  or  night 

From  sacredness  be  free : 

But  all  my  life,  in  every  step, 

Be  fellowship  with  Thee. 

Rev.  Iloratius  Bonar, 

L866 

8.7.8. 
134            "PRAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven, 
To  His  feet  Thy  tribute  bring; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Who,  like  me,  His  praise  should  sing? 

Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Praise  the  Everlasting  King. 

7.4.7. 

2  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favor 
To  our  fathers  in  distress; 
Praise  Him,  still  the  same  for  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless; 

Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Glorious  in  Hi-  faithfulness. 

GOD   THE   FATHER   ALMIGHTY 


3  Father-like,  He  tends  and  spares  us; 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes; 

Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Widely  as  His  mercy  goes. 

4  Angels,  help  us  to  adore  Him; 

Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face; 
Sun  and  moon,  bow  down  before  Him, 
Dwellers  all  in  time  and  space, 

Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 

Psalm  ciii.     Rev.  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1834 

135  Gr^^  *s  Love;  His  mercy  brightens  8.7.8.7. 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove; 
Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens: 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move; 
But  His  mercy  waneth  never : 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove; 
From  the  mist  His  brightness  streameth: 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth: 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

Sir  John  Bowring,  1826 

136  WHILE  Thee  1  seek,  protecting  Power,      CM. 

He  my  vain  wishes  stilled; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  belter  hopes  be  filled. 

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HIS    FATHERHOOD   AM)   LOVE 

2  Thy  love  the  powers  of  thought  bestowed; 
To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
Thy  ruling  hand  I  see; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 
In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 
Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  lowering  storm  shall  see; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 

Holen  M.  Williams,  178G 

137       "^Y HEN  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God,               CM. 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  Thou 
With  health  renewed  my  face; 
And,  wrhen  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

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4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  Ell  raise; 
For  O,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 

Joseph  Addison,  1712 

138  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

T  ORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-plaee 

In  every  generation; 
Thy  people  still  have  known  Thy  grace, 

And  blessed  Thy  consolation: 
Through  every  age  Thou  heard'st  our  cry; 
Through  every  age  we  found  Thee  nigh, 
Our  Strength  and  our  Salvation. 

2  Our  cleaving  sins  we  oft  have  wept, 

And  oft  Thy  patience  proved  ; 
But  still  Thy  faith  we  fast  have  kept, 

Thy  Name  we  still  have  loved; 
And  Thou  hast  kept  and  loved  us  well, 
Hast  granted  us  in  Thee  to  dwell, 

Unshaken,  unremoved. 

3  No,  nothing  from  those  arms  of  love 

Shall  Thine  own  people  sever; 
Our  Helper  never  will  remove, 

Our  God  will  fail  us  never. 
Thy  people,  Lord,  have  dwelt  in  Thee, 
Our  dwelling-place  Thou  still  wilt  be 

For  ever  and  for  ever. 

Thomas  IT.  Gill,  1864 


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139      THE  Lor(1  is  ricb  and  merciful>  (  !-M.d. 

The  Lord  is  very  kind; 
0  come  to  Him,  come  now  to  Him, 

With  a  believing  mind: 
His  comforts,  they  shall  strengthen  thee, 

Like  flowing  waters  cool; 
And  He  shall  for  thy  spirit  be 

A  fountain  ever  full. 

2  The  Lord  is  glorious  and  strong, 

Our  God  is  very  high; 
0  trust  in  Him,  trust  now  in  Him, 

And  have  security: 
He  shall  be  to  thee  like  the  sea, 

And  thou  shalt  surely  feel 
His  wind  that  bloweth  healthily 

Thy  sicknesses  to  heal. 

3  The  Lord  is  wonderful  and  wise, 

As  all  the  ages  tell; 
O  learn  of  Him,  learn  now  of  Him, 

Then  with  thee  it  is  well; 
And  with  His  light  thou  shalt  be  blest, 

Therein  to  work  and  live; 
And  He  shall  be  to  thee  a  rest 

When  evening  hours  arrive. 

Rev.  Thomas  T.  Lynch,  1850 


31esus  Cfmst  out  LorD :  praise  to  Cimst 
OEialteO 

140  A^  ^e  Name  of  Jesus  6.5.6.5.D. 

Every  knee  shall  bow, 
Every  tongue  confess  Him 

King  of  glory  now. 
'Tis  the  Father's  pleasure 

We  should  call  Him  Lord, 
Who  from  the  beginning 

Was  the  mighty  Word. 


JESUS   CHRIST   OUR   LORD 


At  His  voire  creation 

Sprang  at  once  to  sight, 
All  the  angel  faces, 

All  the  hosts  of  light, 
Thrones  and  dominations, 

Stars  upon  their  way, 
All  the  heavenly  orders 

In  their  great  array. 

Humbled  for  a  season, 

To  receive  a  Name 
From  the  lips  of  sinners 

Unto  whom  He  came, 
Faithfully  He  bore  it 

Spotless  to  the  last, 
Brought  it  back  victorious, 

When  from  death  He  passed. 

In  your  hearts  enthrone  Him; 

There  let  Him  subdue 
All  that  is  not  holy, 

All  that  is  not  true : 
Crown  Him  as  your  Captain 

In  temptation's  hour: 
Let  His  will  enfold  you 

In  its  light  and  power. 

Brothers,  this  Lord  Jesus 

Shall  return  again, 
With  His  Father's  glory, 

With  His  angel  train; 
For  all  wreaths  of  empire 

Meet  upon  His  brow. 
Ami  our  hearts  confess  Him 

King  of  glory  now. 

( laroline  M.  Noel,  1870:   verse  3,  line  4,  alt. 


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141  8.7.8.7.  with  Alleluias 

"AflGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee, 

May  a  mortal  sing  Thy  Name? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 
Alleluia!  Amen. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  Thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 
Alleluia!  Amen. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  Thy  nature  — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought. 
Alleluia!  Amen. 

4  But  Thy  rich,  Thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along,  — 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression, 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song? 
Alleluia!  Amen. 

5  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory. 

Shall  Thy  praise  unuttered  lie? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence, 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die: 
Alleluia!  Amen. 

G  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 
To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe, 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives,  — 
Flow  my  praise,  for  ever  flow. 
Alleluia!  Amen. 

Rev.  Robert  Robinson,  1774:    verse  1,  line  2,  alt. 


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142  ^  cm. 

rrHE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 

Is  crowned  with  glpry  now; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His,  is  His  by  right, 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light: 

3  The  Joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  Joy  of  all  below 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

G  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 
Though  shame  and  death  to  Him; 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

Rev.  Thomas  Kelly,  1820 

143  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King: 

Your  Lord  and  King  adore; 
Rejoice,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore: 

Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

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2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love; 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains, 

He  took  His  seat  above : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  His  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  His  command, 

And  fall  beneath  His  feet: 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1746:   verse  1,  line  3,  alt. 

144  O  JESUS>  KinS  most  wonderful,  CM. 

Thou  Conqueror  renowned, 
Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable, 
In  whom  all  joys  are  found! 

2  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  shine, 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart, 
Then  kindles  love  Divine. 

3  0  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below, 

Thou  Fount  of  life  and  fire, 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
And  all  we  can  desire! 


4  May  every  heart  confess  Thy  Name, 
And  ever  Thee  adore; 
And  seeking  Thee,  itself  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 


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5  Thee  may  our  tongues  for  ever  bless; 
Thee  may  we  love  alone; 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 
The  image  of  Thine  own . 

Anon.  (Latin,  11th  century).     Trans,  by  Rev.  Edward  Caswall,  1S49 

145  SAVIOUR,  when  night  involves  the  skies,       L.M. 

My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  Thee; 
Thee,  self-abased  in  mortal  guise, 

And  wrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  Thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell, 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn, 
Thee,  Victor  of  the  grave  and  hell, 
Thee,  Source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 

3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 

To  Thee  my  soul  triumphant  springs; 
Thee,  throned  in  glory's  endless  blaze, 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

4  O'er  earth  when  shades  of  evening  steal, 

To  death  and  Thee  my  thoughts  I  give; 
To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  shall  feel, 
To  Thee,  with  whom  I  trust  to  live. 

Rev.  Thomas  Gisbornc,  1803:   verse  2,  line  1,  alt. 

146  "\yHEN  morning  gilds  the  skies  6.6.6.6.6.6. 

My  heart  awaking  cries 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
Alike  at  work  and  prayer 
To  Jesus  I  repair; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised 

2  When  sleep  her  balm  denies, 

My  silent  spirit  sighs, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
When  evil  thoughts  molest, 
With  this  I  shield  my  breast, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

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3  Docs  sadness  fill  my  mind? 

A  solace  here  I  find, 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 

Or  fades  my  earthly  bliss? 
My  comfort  still  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

4  In  heaven's  eternal  bliss 
The  loveliest  strain  is  this. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 
When  this  sweet  chant  they  hear, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

5  Let  earth's  wide  circle  round 
In  joyful  notes  resound, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
Let  air  and  sea  and  sky, 
From  depth  to  height,  reply, 

Ma}'  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

6  Be  this,  while  life  is  mine, 
My  canticle  Divine, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
Be  this  the  eternal  song, 
Through  all  the  ages  on, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

Anon.  (German,  c.  1800).     Trans,  by  Rev.  Edward  Caswall,  1853,  1858 

147  O  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing  CM. 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honors  of  Thv  Name. 


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3  Jesus,  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean, 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

5  He  speaks;  and,  listening  to  His  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice; 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1739:  verse  4,  line  1,  alt. 

148  X^  our  Redeemer's  glorious  Name  CM. 

Awake  the  sacred  song: 
O  may  His  love  —  immortal  flame  — 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach? 

What  mortal  tongue  display? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Let  wonder  still  with  love  unite, 

And  gratitude  and  joy; 

Be  Jesus  our  supreme  delight, 
His  praise  our  best  employ. 

4  Jesus,  who  left  His  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  on  earth  to  bleed  and  die  — 
Was  ever  love  like  this? 

5  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me, 

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G  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  Name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

Anne  Steele,  17G0 

149  QOME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  CM. 

With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus": 
"'Worth}'  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  Divine; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  Name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707 

150  ALLELUIA!  sing  to  Jesus!  8.7.8.7.D. 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne; 
Alleluia!  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone: 
Hark!  the  songs  of  peaceful  Zion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood; 
Jesus,  out  of  every  nation. 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood. 

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2  Alleluia!  not  as  orphans, 

Are  we  left  in  sorrow  now; 
Alleluia!     He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how: 
Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received  Him, 

When  the  forty  days  were  o'er, 
Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise, 

"I  am  with  you  evermore "? 

3  Alleluia!  Bread  of  angels, 

Thou  on  earth  our  Food,  our  Stay; 
Alleluia!  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day; 
Intercessor,  Friend  of  sinners, 

Earth's  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 

4  Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus! 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne; 
Alleluia!  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone: 
Hark !  the  songs  of  peaceful  Zion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood; 
Jesus,  out  of  every  nation, 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood. 

William  C.  Dix,  1SGG 

151        JJAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus,  8.7.8.7.D. 

Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us: 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor; 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  were  on  Thee  laid; 
By  Almighty  Love  anointed, 
Thou  hast  full  atonemenl  made: 

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All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood; 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail!  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side: 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading; 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive: 
Loudest  praises  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits. 

Help  to  chant  Emmanuel's  praise. 

Rev.  John  Bakewell,  1757,  enlarged  bv  Rev.  M.  Madan,  1760: 
alt.  by  Rev.  A.  M.  Toplady,  1776 

152  jgAVIOUR,  blessed  Saviour,  6.5.6.5.D. 

Listen  while  we  sing; 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King: 
All  we  have  we  offer, 
All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

2  Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration 

Bending  low  the  knee: 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die; 
Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 

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3  Great,  and  ever  greater, 

Are  Thy  mercies  here; 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there, 
Where  no  pain  nor  sorrow, 

Toil  nor  care,  is  known, 
Where  the  angel  legions 

Circle  round  Thy  throne. 

4  Brighter  still,  and  brighter, 

Glows  the  western  sun, 
Shedding  all  its  gladness 

O'er  our  work  that's  done: 
Time  will  soon  be  over, 

Toil  and  sorrow  past, 
May  we,  blessed  Saviour, 

Find  a  rest  at  last. 

5  Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God; 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 

6  Higher  then,  and  higher, 

Bear  the  ransomed  soul, 
Earthly  toils  forgotten, 

Saviour,  to  its  goal; 
Where,  in  joys  unthought  of, 

Saints  with  angels  sing, 
Never  weary,  raising 

Praises  to  their  King. 

Rov.  Godfrey  Thring,  1SG2  (Text  of  1SS2) 

1  53       PROWN  His  head  with  endless  blessing,     8.7.8.7. 
Who,  in  God  the  Father's  Name, 
With  compassions  never  ceasing, 
Comes  salvation  to  proclaim. 

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2  Hail,  ye  saints,  who  know  His  favor, 

Who  within  His  gates  are  found, 
Hail,  ye  saints,  the  exalted  Saviour, 
Let  His  courts  with  praise  resound. 

3  Jesus,  Thee  our  Saviour  hailing, 

Thee  our  God  in  praise  we  own; 
Highest  honors,  never  failing, 
Rise  eternal  round  Thy  throne. 

4  Nowt,  ye  saints,  His  power  confessing, 

In  your  grateful  strains  adore; 
For  His  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Flows,  and  flows  for  evermore. 

Psalm  cxviii.     Rev.  William  Goode,  1811 

154  ^WAKE,  and  sing  the  song  S.M. 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 

Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  Name. 

2  Sing  of  His  dying  love; 

Sing  of  His  rising  power; 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 

3  Sing,  till  we  feel  our  hearts 

Ascending  with  our  tongues; 
Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing; 
Sing  on  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ  the  Eternal  King. 

5  Soon  shall  ye  hear  Him  say, 

"Ye  blessed  children,  come"; 

Soon  will  He  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  His  wanderers  home. 

William  Hammond,  1745:  alt.  by  Row  Ceo.  Whitefield,  1753, 
and  Rev.  Martin  Madnn.  L760 

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155  10.10.11.11. 

VE  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, 

And  publish  abroad  His  wonderful  Name; 
The  Name,  all  victorious,  of  Jesus  extol; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save; 

And  still  He  is  nigh  —  His  presence  we  have : 
The  great  congregation  His  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus,  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God  who  sits  on  the  throne! 
Let  all  cry  aloud  and  honor  the  Son: 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 

Fall  down  on  their  faces  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  Him  His  right, 
All  glory  and  power,  and  wisdom  and  might, 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  and  infinite  love. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1744:   verse  3,  line  3,  alt. 

156  Jf  AIREST  Lord  Jesus,  5.6.8.5.5.8. 

Ruler  of  all  nature, 
O  Thou  of  God  and  man  the  Son; 
Thee  will  I  cherish, 
Thee  will  I  honor, 
Thou,  my  soul's  Glory,  Joy,  and  Crown. 

2  Fair  are  the  meadows, 
Fairer  still  the  woodlands, 

Robed  in  the  blooming  garb  of  spring: 

Jesus  is  fairer, 

Jesus  is  purer, 
Who  makes  the  woeful  heart  to  sing. 

3  Fair  is  the  sunshine, 
Fairer  still  the  moonlight, 

And  all  the  twinkling,  starry  host: 

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Jesus  shines  brighter, 
Jesus  shines  purer, 
Than  all  the  angels  heaven  can  boast. 

Anon.  (German,  17th  century).     Trans,  by  Anon.       1850 

J 57         A^  'ia^  ^e  P°wer  °f  Jesus'  Name!  CM. 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  Him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light, 

Who  fixed  this  floating  ball; 
Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  your  God 

Who  from  His  altar  call;  * 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  wrho  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

7  0  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Rev.  Edward  Perronet,  1779-80:    verse  1,  line  4  alt., 
verse  »'»  recast,  verse  7  added  by  Rev.  .John  Rippon,  1787 

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158  JESUS,  Thy  Name  I  love         6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

All  other  names  above, 

Jesus,  my  Lord: 
( )  Thou  art  all  to  me; 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

2  Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 

Hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood, 
Jesus,  my  Lord: 

0  how  great  is  Thy  love, 
All  other  loves  above, 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

3  When  unto  Thee  I  flee, 
Thou  wilt  my  Refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord: 
What  need  I  now  to  fear, 
What  earthly  grief  or  care, 
Since  Thou  art  ever  near? 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

4  Soon  Thou  wilt  come  again: 

1  shall  be  happy  then, 

Jesus,  my  Lord: 
Then  Thine  own  face  I'll  see, 
Then  I  shall  like  Thee  be, 
Then  evermore  with  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

Rev.  James  G.  Deck,  1842:    each  verse,  alt. 


159 


8.8.6.8.8.6. 
Q  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
()  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 
Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I'd  soar,  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings 
In  notes  almost  Divine. 


PRAISE   TO   CHRIST   EXALTED 


2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  He  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin,  and  wrath  Divine: 
I'd  sing  His  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  Ed  sing  the  characters  He  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  He  wears, 

Exalted  on  His  throne: 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 

1  would  to  everlasting  days 
Make  all  His  glories  known. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  His  face; 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  His  grace. 

Rev.  Samuel  Medley,  1789 

1  gO  gHEPHERD  of  tender  youth,      6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

Guiding  in  love  and  truth 
Through  devious  ways : 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  Name  to  sing; 
Hither  our  children  bring, 
To  shout  Thy  praise. 

2  Thou  art  our  Holy  Lord, 
The  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife: 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  Thou  art  the  Great  High  Priest, 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  feast 

Of  heavenly  love: 

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While  in  our  mortal  pain, 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain: 
Help  Thou  dost  not  disdain, 
Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  Thou  our  Guide, 
Our  Shepherd  and  our  Pride, 

Our  Staff  and  Song: 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thy  perennial  word, 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod; 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

5  So  now  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing: 
Infants,  and  the  glad  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  to  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King. 

Ascribed  to  Clement  of  Alexandria  (  -c.  220). 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Henry  M.  Dexter,  1846 

161  O  SAVI0UR>  Precious  Saviour,  7.6.7.6.D. 

Whom  yet  unseen  we  love, 
0  Name  of  might  and  favor, 
All  other  names  above; 

We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  holy  Lord  and  King. 

2     O  Bringer  of  salvation, 

Who  wondrously  hast  wrought, 
Thyself  the  revelation 

Of  love  beyond  our  thought; 
We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  gracious  Lord  and  King. 

114 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST   EXALTED 


3  In  Thee  all  fulness  dwelleth, 

All  grace  and  power  Divine: 
The  glory  that  excelleth, 
O  Son  of  God,  is  Thine; 

We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  glorious  Lord  and  King. 

4  0  grant  the  consummation 

Of  this  our  song  above 
In  endless  adoration, 
And  everlasting  love; 

Then  shall  we  praise  and  bless  Thee 

Where  perfect  praises  ring, 
And  evermore  confess  Thee 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1870 

1 62         QROWN  Him  with  many  crowns,  S.M.D. 

The  Lamb  upon  His  throne; 
Hark!  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 

All  music  but  its  own: 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  Him  who  died  for  thee, 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 
Through  all  eternity. 

2  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  love: 

Behold  His  hands  and  side, 
Rich  wounds,  yet  visible  above, 

In  beauty  glorified: 
No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
But  downward  bends  his  burning  eye 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 

3  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  peace; 

Whose  power  a  sceptre  sways 
From  pole  to  pole,  that  wars  may  cease, 
Absorbed  in  prayer  and  praise : 

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His  reign  shall  know  no  end; 

And  round  His  pierced  feet 
Fair  flowers  of  Paradise  extend 

Their  fragrance  ever  sweet. 

4  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  years, 

The  Potentate  of  time; 
Creator  of  the  rolling  spheres, 

Ineffably  sublime : 
All  hail,  Redeemer,  hail! 

For  Thou  hast  died  for  me : 
Thy  praise  shall  never,  never  fail 

Throughout  eternity. 

Matthew  Bridges,  1851 

163       O  CHR.IST>  our  KinS>  Creator,  Lord,  L.M. 

Saviour  of  all  who  trust  Thy  word, 
To  them  who  seek  Thee  ever  near, 
Now  to  our  praises  bend  Thine  ear. 

2  In  Thy  dear  cross  a  grace  is  found  — 
It  flows  from  every  streaming  wound  — 
Whose  power  our  inbred  sin  controls, 
Breaks  the  firm  bond,  and  frees  our  souls. 

3  Thou  didst  create  the  stars  of  night; 
Yet  Thou  hast  veiled  in  flesh  Thy  light, 
Hast  deigned  a  mortal  form  to  wear, 

A  mortal's  painful  lot  to  bear. 

4  When  Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
The  quaking  earth  acknowledged  Thee; 
When  Thou  didst  there  yield  up  Thy  breath, 
The  world  grew  dark  as  shades  of  death. 

5  Now  in  the  Father's  glory  high, 
Great  Conqueror,  never  more  to  die, 
Us  by  Thy  mighty  power  defend, 
And  reign  through  ages  without  end. 

Gregory  the  Greal  (c.  640  804).     Trans,  by  Rev.  liny  Palmer,  1858 

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164          (JHRIST,  above  all  glory  seated, 

King  triumphant,  strong  to  save, 
Dying,  Thou  hast  death  defeated, 

8.7.8.7. 

Buried,  Thou  hast  spoiled  the  grave. 

2  Thou  art  gone  where  now  is  given 

What  no  mortal  might  could  gain, 

On  the  eternal  throne  of  heaven 

In  Thy  Father's  power  to  reign. 

3  There  Thy  kingdoms  all  adore  Thee, 
Heaven  above  and  earth  below; 

While  the  depths  of  hell  before  Thee 
Trembling  and  amazed  bow. 

4  We,  0  Lord,  with  hearts  adoring, 
Follow  Thee  beyond  the  sky: 
Hear  our  prayers  Thy  grace  imploring, 
Lift  our  souls  to  Thee  on  high; 

5  So  when  Thou  again  in  glory 

On  the  clouds  of  heaven  shalt  shine, 

We  Thy  flock  may  stand  before  Thee, 
Owned  for  evermore  as  Thine. 

6  Hail!  all  hail!  In  Thee  confiding, 

Jesus,  Thee  shall  all  adore, 

In  Thy  Father's  might  abiding 
With  one  Spirit  evermore. 

Anon.  (Latin,  6th  or  7th  cent.)-     Trans,  by  Bishop  James  R.  Woodford,  1852 

165             ,fpiS  for  conquering  kings  to  gain 
Glory  o'er  their  myriads  slain; 
Jesus,  Thy  more  glorious  strife 

7.7.7.7. 

Hath  restored  a  world  to  life. 

2  So  no  other  Name  is  given 

Unto  mortals  under  heaven 

Which  can  make  the  dead  to  rise, 

And  exalt  them  to  the  skies. 

117 


JESUS   CHRIST   OUR   LORD 


3  That  which  Christ  so  hardly  wrought, 
That  which  He  so  dearly  bought, 
That  salvation,  mortals,  say, 

Will  you  madly  cast  away? 

4  Rather  gladly  for  that  Name 
Bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame; 
Joyfully  for  Him  to  die 

Is  not  death,  but  victory. 

5  Dost  Thou,  Jesus,  condescend 
To  be  called  the  sinner's  Friend? 
Ours,  then,  it  shall  always  be 
Thus  to  make  our  boast  of  Thee. 

Anon,  in  Paris  Breviary,  1736.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Chandler,  1837 


166  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

^JARK!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love: 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  King  of  glory,  reign  for  ever, 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown; 
Nothing  from  Thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  own: 
Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 

3  Saviour,  hasten  Thine  appearing; 

Bring,  0  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away: 
Then  with  golden  harps  we'll  sing, 
"Glory,  glory  to  our  King!'7 

Rev.  Thomas  Kelly,  1800 

118 


PRAISE  TO   CHRIST  EXALTED 


J67  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

YyHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 

All  His  raiment  stained  with  blood; 
To  the  slave  proclaiming  freedom; 

Bringing  and  bestowing  good: 
Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoils  He  bears? 

2  Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 

Travelling  onward  in  His  might; 
'Tis  the  Saviour,  O  how  glorious 

To  His  people  is  the  sight! 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save, 
Mighty  to  redeem  the  slave. 

3  Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining? 

'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain; 
Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None  the  contest  to  maintain: 
Fallen  they  are,  no  more  to  rise, 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor,  reign  for  ever, 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won; 
Never  shall  Thy  people,  never 

Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done : 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes; 
Thou  wilt  heal  Thy  people's  woes. 

Rev.  Thomas  Kelly,  1809 

168  .  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

J^OOK,  ye  saints;  the  sight  is  glorious: 

See  the  Man  of  Sorrows  now; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow: 
Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels,  crown  Him; 
Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 

119 


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While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings: 

Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

Sinners  in  derision  crowned  Him, 
Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim; 

Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  Name- 
Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

Hark,  those  bursts  of  acclamation! 

Hark,  those  loud  triumphant  chords! 
•h'sus  takes  the  highest  station; 

O  what  joy  the  sight  affords: 
Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 

King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

Rev.  Thomas  Kelly,  1809 


169 


Cfje  amjent 

8. 
T)RAW  nigh,  draw  nigh,  Emmanuel, 

And  ransom  captive  Israel, 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  O  Israel. 

Draw  nigh,  0  Jesse's  Rod,  draw  nigh, 
To  free  us  from  the  enemy; 
From  hell's  abyss  Thy  people  save, 
And  gave  us  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel. 

Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  0  Morning  St:ir, 
And  bring  us  comfort  from  afar; 
And  banish  far  from  us  the  gloom 
Of  sinful  night  and  endless  doom. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel. 

120 


THE  ADVENT 


4  Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  ()  David's  Key, 
The  heavenly  gate  unfolds  to  Thee; 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel. 

5  Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  0  Lord  of  might, 
Who  once,  from  Sinai's  flaming  height, 
Didst  give  the  trembling  tribes  Thy  law 
In  cloud  and  majesty  and  awe. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel. 

Ancient  Antiphons  (Latin),  versified  in  18th  century 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1851:   alt.  in  "The  Hymnary,"  1871 

170  c.M. 

TJARK,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes, 

The  Saviour  promised  long: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  its  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
]Jis  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  the  thick  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And  on  the  eyeballs  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

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0  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  1735 

171           QOME,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus,             8.7.8.7, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

2  Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

3  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit 

Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne.    • 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1744 

Ct)e  jfQattottp 

172                                                                                 8.7.8.7. 
TJARK!  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 

Sweetly  warbling  in  the  skies? 
Sure  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Loudest  Alleluias  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: 
"<  Uory  in  the  highest,  glory; 
Glory  be  to  Cod  Most  High! 

122 


THE   NATIVITY 


3  " Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 
Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven; 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4     " Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed; 
Heaven  and  earth  His  glory  sing: 
Glad  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  Name,  and  taste  His  joy; 
Till  in  heaven  you  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  Most  High!" 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth, 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 

Till  it  cover  all  the  earth.     Rev.  John  cawood,  isig 

173  O  G0ME>  a11  ye  ^ithful,  Irregular 

Joyful  and  triumphant, 
0  come  ye,  0  come  ye  to  Bethlehem; 
Come  and  behold  Him 
Born  the  King  of  angels; 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light; 

Lo,  He  abhors  not  the  Virgin's  womb: 
i  Very  God, 

Begotten,  not  created; 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  Sing,  choirs  of  angels; 
Sing  in  exultation, 

Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  above; 

Glory  to  God 

In  the  highest; 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

123 


JESUS   CHRIST  OUR   LORD 


4  Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee, 

Born  this  happy  morning: 
Jesus,  to  Thee  be  glory  given; 

Word  of  the  Father, 

Late  in  flesh  appearing; 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

Anon.  (Latin,  18th  cent.).     Trans,  by  Rev.  Frederick  Oakeley,  1S41: 
verse  1,  lines  1,  2,  alt. 


17/1  7.7.7. 7. D.  With  Refrain 

TJ ARK !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
" Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 

Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 

God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 

Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 

Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 

With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 

"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem!" 
Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King." 

2  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored; 
Christ,  the  Everlasting  Lord! 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  womb: 
Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ; 
Hail  the  Incarnate  Deity, 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  dwell, 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel. 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King." 

3  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 

Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 

Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 


L24 


THE  NATIVITY 


Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing, 

"Glory  to  the  new-bora  King." 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,   1739:    alt.  by  G.   Whitefield,   1753,  M.   Madan,    I 
hymns  added  to  the   "New  Version,"   c.   1782,  J.   Kempthorae,    1810 

175  S^^>  ®  s*n^'  ^*s  blessed  morn;         7.7.7.7.7.7, 

Unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given, 
God  Himself  comes  down  from  heaven. 

Sing,  O  sing,  this  blessed  morn; 

Jesus  Christ  to-day  is  born. 

2  God  of  God,  and  Light  of  Light, 
Comes  with  mercies  infinite, 
Joining,  in  a  wondrous  plan, 
Heaven  to  earth  and  God  to  man. 

Sing,  0  sing,  etc. 

3  God  with  us,  Emmanuel, 
Deigns  for  ever  now  to  dwell; 
And  on  Adam's  fallen  race 
Sheds  the  fulness  of  His  grace. 

Sing,  O  sing,  etc. 

4  God  comes  down  that  man  may  rise, 
Lifted  by  Him  to  the  skies; 

He  is  Son  of  Man  that  we 
By  Him  sons  of  God  may  be 
Sing,  0  sing,  etc. 

5  0  renew  us,  Lord,  we  pray, 
With  Thy  Spirit  day  by  day, 
That  we  ever  one  may  be 
With  the  Father  and  with  Thee. 

Sing,  0  sing,  etc. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1SG2 

176  ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory,  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth; 
Ye  wrho  sang  creation's  story, 

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Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth: 

(  tome  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  infant  Light : 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 

Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations; 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star: 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  His  temple  shall  appear: 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-bom  King. 

5  All  creation,  join  in  praising 

God  the  Father,  Spirit,  Son; 
Evermore  your  voices  raising 
To  the  Eternal  Three  in  One: 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

James  Montgomery,  1810.     Doxology  added 

177  TT  came  uPon  tno  midnight  clear,  C.M.D, 

That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold: 
"  Peace  on  the  earth,  good  will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King:" 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay, 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

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2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled, 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world: 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel-sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  And  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load, 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow,  — 
Look  now !  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing: 
0  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophet  bards  foretold, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Comes  round  the  age  of  gold; 
When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 
And  the  whole  world  give  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

Rev.  Edmund  H.  Sears,  1850 

1 78  QALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night  C.M.D. 

Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  forth 

Her  silver-mantled  plains; 
Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 
Make  music  on  the  air. 

2     The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 
Send  back  the  glad  reply, 
And  greet  from  all  their  holy  heights 
The  Day-spring  from  on  high : 

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O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm; 
And  Sharon  waves  in  solemn  praise 
Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

3  "Glory  to  God!"  the  lofty  strain 

The  realm  of  ether  fills; 
How  sweeps  the  song  of  solemn  joy 

O'er  Judah's  sacred  hills! 
" Glory  to  God!"  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring : 
"Peace  on  the  earth;  good-will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  eternal  King." 

4  This  day  shall  Christian  tongues  be  mute, 

And  Christian  hearts  be  cold? 
O  catch  the  anthem  that  from  heaven 

O'er  Judah's  mountains  rolled, 
When  burst  upon  that  listening  night 

The  high  and  solemn  lay, 
" Glory  to  God;  on  earth  be  peace:" 

Salvation  comes  to-day. 

Rev.  Edmund  H.  Sears,  1834  (Text  of  1875) 

179  io.io.io.io.io.io. 

QHRISTIANS,  awake!  salute  the  happy  morn, 
Whereon  the  Saviour  of  the  world  was  born; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love, 
Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  Incarnate  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 

2  Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was  told, 
Who  heard  the  angelic  herald's  voice:  " Behold, 
I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's  birth 

To  you  and  all  the  nations  upon  earth: 

This  day  hath  God  fulfilled  His  promised  word; 

This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord." 

3  Tie  spake:  and  straightway  the  celestial  choir 
In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire; 
The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang, 

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And  heaven's  whole  orb  with  alleluias  rang: 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still, 

Peace  upon  earth,  and  mutual  good  will. 

4  0  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our  mind 
God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost  mankind; 
Trace  we  the  Babe,  who  has  retrieved  our  loss, 
From  His  poor  manger  to  His  bitter  cross; 
Treading  His  steps,  assisted  by  His  grace, 

Till  man's  first  heavenly  state  again  takes  place. 

5  Then  may  we  hope,  the  angelic  thrones  among, 
To  sing,  redeemed,  a  glad  triumphal  song; 

He  that  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day, 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display; 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  heaven's  Almighty  King. 

An.  from  John  Byrom,  1750:  verse  4,  line  1;   verse  5,  line  6,  alt. 

180   J0Y  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is  come:  CM. 

Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth!  the  Saviour  reigns: 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  Xo  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  How 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness 

And  wonders  of  His  love. 

Psalm  xoviii.     Rev.  [saac  Watts,  1719 

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181  O  LITTLK  town  ()f  Bethlehem,     8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6. 

How  still  we  see  thee  lie; 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 
The  silent  stars  go  by: 
Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 
Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 

2  For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary; 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
O  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth; 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 

3  How  silently,  how  silently 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given! 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  His  heaven. 
No  ear  may  hear  His  coming, 

But  in  this  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still, 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

4  O  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem, 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 

Be  born  in  us  to-day. 
We  hear  the  ( ihristmas  angels 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell; 
O  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 

Our  Lord  Emmanuel. 

Bishop  Phillips  Brooks,  1S68 

182  C.M.D. 

A  THOUSAND  years  have  come  and  gone, 

And  near  a  thousand  more, 
Since  happier  light  from  heaven  shone4 
Than  ever  shone  before: 

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And  in  the  hearts  of  old  and  young 

A  joy  most  joyful  stirred, 
That  sent  such  news  from  tongue  to  tongue 
As  ears  had  never  heard. 

2  Then  angels  on  their  starry  way 

Felt  bliss  unfelt  before, 
For  news  that  men  should  be  as  they, 

To  darkened  earth  they  bore; 
So  toiling  men  and  spirits  bright 

A  first  communion  had, 
And  in  meek  mercy's  rising  light 

Were  each  exceeding  glad. 

3  And  we  are  glad,  and  we  will  sing, 

As  in  the  days  of  yore; 
Come  all,  and  hearts  made  ready  bring, 

To  welcome  back  once  more 
The  day  when  first  on  wintry  earth 

A  summer  change  began, 
And,  dawning  in  a  lowly  birth, 

Uprose  the  Light  of  man. 

4  For  trouble  such  as  men  must  bear 

From  childhood  to  fourscore, 
He  shared  with  us,  that  we  might  share 

His  joy  for  evermore; 
And  twice  a  thousand  years  of  grief, 

Of  conflict,  and  of  sin, 
May  tell  how  large  the  harvest  sheaf 

His  patient  love  shall  win. 

Rev.  Thomas  T.  Lynch,  1868 

183  .  7.7.7.  with  Alleluia 

JJLESSED  night,  when  first  that  plain 

Echoed  with  the  joyful  strain, 
"  Peace  has  come  to  earth  again.'' 
Alleluia. 

2  Blessed  hills,  that  heard  the  song 
Of  the  glorious  angel  throng 
Swelling  all  your  slopes  along. 
Alleluia! 

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3  Happy  shepherds,  on  whose  ear- 
Fell  the  tidings  glad  and  clear, 
"God  to  man  is  drawing  near." 

Alleluia! 

4  Thus  revealed  to  shepherds'  eyes, 
Hidden  from  the  great  and  wise, 
Entering  earth  in  lowly  guise : 

Alleluia ! 

5  We  adore  Thee  as  our  King, 
And  to  Thee  our  song  we  sing; 
Our  best  offering  to  Thee  bring. 

Alleluia! 

6  Blessed  Babe  of  Bethlehem, 
Owner  of  earth's  diadem, 
Claim  and  wear  the  radiant  gem. 

Alleluia ! 

Rev.  Horatiua  Honar,  1857 

184  C.M.D. 

\VTHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  —  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind,  — 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  tin4  sign: 

4  "The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands. 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

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5 

Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  and  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song: 

6 

"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace: 
Good-will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 

Begin  and  never  cease.' ' 

Nahum  Tate,  1 702 

185 

rpHE  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined        CM. 

Have  seen  a  glorious  Light 
The  people  dwell  in  day,  who  dwelt 
In  death's  surrounding  night. 

2 

To  hail  Thy  rise,  Thou  better  Sun, 
The  gathering  nations  come, 

Joyous  as  when  the  reapers  bear 
The  harvest-treasures  home. 

3 

For  Thou  our  burden  hast  removed, 
And  quelled  the  oppressor's  sway, 

Quick  as  the  slaughtered  squadrons  fell 
In  Midian's  evil  day. 

4 

To  us  a  Child  of  Hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 

Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

5 

His  Name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

For  evermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 

The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

G  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread. 
His  reign  no  end  shall  know: 
Justice  shall  guard  His  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

Rev.  John  Morison,  1781:    in  Scottish  "Translations  and  Prir.-iphrnses  " 

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186        A.^  my  heart  this  night  rejoices,  8.6.6.8.6.0. 

As  I  hear,  far  and  near, 
Sweetest  angel  voice-: 
"Christ  is  born,"  their  choirs  are  singing, 
Till  the  air  everywhere 
Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 

2  Hark!  a  voice  from  yonder  manger, 

Soft  and  sweet,  doth  entreat: 

"Flee  from  woe  and  danger; 
Brethren,  come;  from  all  doth  grieve  you 
You  are  freed;  all  you  need 

I  will  surely  give  you." 

3  Come,  then,  let  us  hasten  yonder: 

Here  let  all,  great  and  small, 

Kneel  in  awe  and  wonder; 
Love  Him  who  with  love  is  yearning, 
Hail  the  Star  that  from  far 

Bright  with  hope  is  burning. 

4  Blessed  Saviour,  let  me  find  Thee; 

Keep  Thou  me  close  to  Thee, 

Cast  me  not  behind  Thee: 
Life  of  life,  my  heart  Thou  stillest, 
Calm  I  rest  on  Thy  breast, 

All  this  void  Thou  fillest. 

Rev.  Paul  Gerhardt,  1650.     Trans,  by  Catherine  Wiukworth,  1S58 


187        A^  Pra^se  t°  Thee,  Eternal  Lord,  L.M. 

Clothed  in  a  garb  of  flesh  and  blood; 
Choosing  a  manger  for  Thy  throne, 
While  worlds  on  worlds  are  Thine  alone. 

2  ()ncc  did  the  skies  before  Thee  bow; 
A  Virgin's  arms  contain  Thee  now: 
Angels  who  did  in  Thee  rejoice 
Now  listen  for  Thine  infant  voice. 


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3  A  little  Child,  Thou  art  our  Guesl . 
That  weary  ones  in  Thee  may  rest  ; 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  Thy  birth, 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

4  Thou  comest  in  the  darksome  night 
To  make  us  children  of  the  light, 
To  make  us,  in  the  realms  Divine, 

Like  Thine  own  angels  round  Thee  shine. 

5  All  this  for  us  Thy  love  hath  done; 
By  this  to  Thee  our  love  is  won: 
For  this  we  tune  our  cheerful  lays, 

And  shout  our  thanks  in  ceaseless  praise. 

Martin  Luther,  1524.     Trans,  by  Anon,  in  "Sabbath  Hymn  Book,"  1858 

188  ii.ii.i2.il. 

C1HOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King. 

Zion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  His  birth; 

The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 

He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  He  reigns  upon  earth. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

2  Tell  how  He  cometh ;  from  nation  to  nation 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo  round; 
How  free  to  the  faithful  He  offers  salvation, 

How  His  people  with  joy  everlasting  are  crowned. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

3  Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  Alleluia  be  singing; 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and  .the  skies 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

Rev.  William  A.  Muhlenberg,  182G 


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189 


f ./././././. 


C!)e  OBpipfjanp 

AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 

Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past , 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 


In  the  heavenly  country  brighl 
Need  they  no  created  iighl ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  OUT  King. 

\\  illiMin  C.  Dii,  L861 


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190  11.10.11.10. 

JJRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid; 
Star  of  tin4  cast,  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dewdrops  are  shining; 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall: 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion 

Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  Divine, 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure: 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Bishop  Reginald  Heber,  1811 

191  6.5.6.5.12  1. 

T^ROM  the  eastern  mountains, 

Pressing  on,  they  come, 
Wise  men  in  their  wisdom, 

To  His  humble  home; 
Stirred  by  deep  devotion, 

Hasting  from  afar, 
Ever  journeying  onward, 
Guided  by  a  star. 

Light  of  life  that  shineth 
Ere  the  worlds  began, 
Draw  Thou  near,  and  lighten 
Every  heart  of  man. 

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2  Thou  who  in  a  manger 

Once  hast  lowly  lain, 

Who  dost  now  in  glory 

O'er  all  kingdoms  reign, 

Gather  in  the  heathen, 

Who  in  lands  afar 

Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. 

Light  of  life,  etc. 

3  Gather  in  the  outcasts, 

All  who've  gone  astray, 

Throw  Thy  radiance  o'er  them, 

Guide  them  on  their  way : 

Those  who  never  knew  Thee, 

Those  who've  wandered  far, 

Guide  them  by  the  brightness 

( )f  Thy  guiding  star. 

Light  of  life,  etc. 

4  Onward  through  the  darkness 

Of  the  lonely  night, 

Shining  still  before  them 

With  Thy  kindly  light, 

Guide  them,  Jew  and  Gentile, 

Homeward  from  afar, 

Young  and  old  together, 

By  Thy  guiding  star. 

Light  of  life,  etc. 

5  Until  every  nation, 

Whether  bond  or  free, 

'Neath  Thy  starlit  banner, 

Jesus,  follows  Thee 

O'er  the  distant  mountains 

To  that  heavenly  home, 

Where  nor  sin  nor  sorrow 

Evermore  shall  come. 

Light  of  life,  etc. 

Rev.  Godfrey  Thrin*.  1873 

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€j)e  Ccmptation 

1  92             pORTY  days  and  forty  nights                 7.7.7.7. 
Thou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild; 
Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Tempted,  and  yet  undefiled. 

2  Sunbeams  scorching  all  the  day; 
Chilly  dewdrops  nightly  shed; 
Prowling  beasts  about  Thy  way; 
Stones  Thy  pillow;  earth  Thy  bed. 

3  Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrow  share, 
And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 
Fasting  with  unceasing  prayer, 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain? 

4  And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore, 

Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail, 
Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before, 
( trant  we  may  not  faint  nor  fail. 

5  So  shall  we  have  peace  Divine; 
Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be; 
Round  us  too  shall  angels  shine, 
Such  as  ministered  to  Thee. 

Rev.  George  H.  Smyttan,  1856:   alt.  by  Rev.  Francis  Pott,  1801 

CI)c  Life,  S^inigtrp,  anO  (temple 

193               T*1011  didst  leave  Thy  throne            Irregular 
And  Thy  kingly  crown 
When  Thou  earnest  to  earth  for  me, 
But  in  Bethlehem's  home 
Was  there  found  no  room 
For  Thy  holy  nativity: 

0  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus, 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

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Heaven's  arches  rang 

When  the  angels  sang, 
Proclaiming  Thy  royal  degree; 

But  of  lowly  birth 

Didst  Thou  come  to  earth, 
And  in  great  humility : 

0  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus, 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

The  foxes  found  rest, 

And  the  birds  their  nest, 
In  the  shade  of  the  forest  tree; 

But  Thy  couch  was  the  sod, 

O  Thou  Son  of  God, 
In  the  deserts  of  Galilee : 

O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus, 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

Thou  earnest,  0  Lord, 

With  the  living  word 
That  should  set  Thy  people  free; 

But  with  mocking  scorn, 

And  with  crown  of  thorn, 
They  bore  Thee  to  Calvary : 

O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus, 
Thy  cross  is  my  only  plea. 

When  heaven's  arches  shall  ring, 
And  her  choirs  shall  sing, 
At  Thy  coming  to  victory, 

Let  Thy  voice  call  me  home, 
Saying,  "Yet  there  is  room, 
There  is  room  at  My  side  for  thee." 

And  my  heart  shall  rejoice,  Lord  Jesus, 
When  Thou  conicst  and  callest  for  me. 

Emily  E.  S.  Elliott,  1864:   slightly  alt. 


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194  YE  fair  gn>en  hills  of  Galilee>  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

That  girdle  quiet  Nazareth, 
What  glorious  vision  did  ye  see, 
When  He  who  conquered  sin  and  death 
Your  flowery  slopes  and  summits  trod, 
And  grew  in  grace  with  man  and  God? 

2  We  saw  no  glory  crown  His  head 
As  childhood  ripened  into  youth; 
No  angels  on  His  errands  sped, 

He  wrought  no  sign :  but  meekness,  truth, 
And  duty  marked  each  step  He  trod; 
And  love  to  man,  and  love  to  God. 

3  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  Master,  King, 
WTho  didst  for  me  the  burden  bear, 
While  saints  in  heaven  Thy  glory  sing, 
Let  me  on  earth  Thy  likeness  wear : 
Mine  be  the  path  Thy  feet  have  trod; 
Duty  and  love  to  man  and  God. 

Rev.  Eustace  R.  Conder,  1887 

195  DEAR  Lord  and  Father  of  mankind,      8.6.8.8.6. 

Forgive  our  foolish  ways; 
Reclothe  us  in  our  rightful  mind, 
In  purer  lives  Thy  service  find, 
In  deeper  reverence,  praise. 

2  In  simple  trust  like  theirs  who  heard, 

Beside  the  Syrian  sea, 
The  gracious  calling  of  the  Lord, 
Let  us,  like  them,  without  a  word 

Rise  up  and  follow  Thee. 

3  O  Sabbath  rest  by  Galilee! 

()  calm  of  hills  above, 
Where  Jesus  knelt  to  share  with  Thee 
The  silence  of  eternity 

Interpreted  by  love! 

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1   Drop  Thy  still  clews  of  quietness, 

Till  all  our  strivings  cease: 
Take  from  our  souls  the  strain  and  stress, 
And  let  our  ordered  lives  confess 

The  beauty  of  Thy  peace. 

5  Breathe  through  the  heats  of  our  desire 
Thy  coolness  and  Thy  balm;    ' 
Let  sense  be  dumb,  let  flesh  retire; 
Speak  through  the  earthquake,  wind,  and  fire, 
0  still,  small  voice  of  calm. 

John  G.  Whittier,  1872 

196      O  MASTER> let  me  walk  with  Thee         LM- 

In  lowly  paths  of  service  free; 
Tell  me  Thy  secret;  help  me  bear 
The  strain  of  toil,  the  fret  of  care. 

2  Help  me  the  slow  of  heart  to  move 
By  some  clear  winning  word  of  love; 
Teach  me  the  wayward  feet  to  stay, 
And  guide  them  in  the  homeward  way. 

3  Teach  me  Thy  patience;  still  with  Thee 
In  closer,  dearer  company, 

In  work  that  keeps  faith  sweet  and  strong, 
In  trust  that  triumphs  over  wrong; 

4  In  hope  that  sends  a  shining  ray 

Far  down  the  future's  broadening  way; 
In  peace  that  only  Thou  canst  give, 
With  Thee,  O  Master,  let  me  live 

Rev.  Washington  Gladden,  1879 

197        MY  (*ear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord,  L.M. 

I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  word; 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters, 

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2  Such  was  Thy  truth,  and  such  Thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  Thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  Divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  Thy  prayer; 
The  desert  Thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  Thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Pattern;  make  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here: 
Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name 
Amongst  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Rev.  Iaaac  Watts,  1709 

198        xHINE  arm>  °  Lord'  in  days  of  old         C.M.D. 

Was  strong  to  heal  and  save; 

It  triumphed  o'er  disease  and  death, 

O'er  darkness  and  the  grave. 
To  Thee  they  went,  the  blind,  the  dumb, 

The  palsied  and  the  lame, 
The  leper  with  his  tainted  life, 

The  sick  with  fevered  frame. 

2  And  lo,  Thy  touch  brought  life  and' health, 

Gave  speech,  and  strength,  and  sight; 
And  youth  renewed  and  frenzy  calmed 

Owned  Thee,  the  Lord  of  light: 
And  now,  0  Lord,  be  near  to  bless, 

Almighty  as  of  yore, 
In  crowded  street,  by  restless  couch, 

As  by  Gennesareth's  shore. 

3  Though  Love  and  Might  no  longer  heal 

By  touch,  or  word,  or  look; 
Though  they  who  do  Thy  work  must  read 

Thy  laws  in  nature's  book; 
,  Yet  come  to  heal  the  sick  man's  soul, 

Come,  cleanse  the  leprous  taint; 
Give  joy  and  peace  where  all  is  strife, 

And  strength  where  all  is  faint. 

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4  Be  Thou  our  great  Deliverer  still, 

Thou  Lord  of  life  and  death; 
Restore  and  quicken,  soothe  and  bless 

With  Thine  almighty  breath. 
To  hands  that  work  and  eyes  that  see 

Give  wisdom's  heavenly  lore, 
That  whole  and  sick,  and  weak  and  strong, 

May  praise  Thee  evermore. 

Rev.  Edward  H.  Plumptre,  1S64 

199        O  WHERE  is  He  that  trod  the  sea>       ( !  *MD« 

O  where  is  He  that  spake, 
And  demons  from  their  victims  flee, 

The  dead  their  slumbers  break: 
The  palsied  rise  in  freedom  strong, 

The  dumb  men  talk  and  sing, 
And  from  blind  eyes,  benighted  long, 

Bright  beams  of  morning  spring? 

2  O  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea, 

O  where  is  He  that  spake, 
And  piercing  words  of  liberty 

The  deaf  ears  open  shake; 
And  mildest  words  arrest  the  haste 

Of  fever's  deadly  fire, 
And  strong  ones  heal  the  weak  who  wraste 

Their  life  in  sad  desire? 

3  0  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea? 

'Tis  only  He  can  save; 
To  thousands  hungering  wearily 

A  wondrous  meal  He  gave; 
Full  soon,  celestially  fed, 

Their  rustic  fare  they  take; 
'Twas  springtide  wrhen  He  blest  the  'oread, 

And  harvest  when  He  brake. 

4  O  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea'? 

My  soul,  the  Lord  is  here: 
Let  all  thy  fears  be  hushed  in  thee; 
To  leap,  to  look,  to  hear, 

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Be  thine:  thy  needs  He'll  satisfy. 

Art  thou  diseased  or  dumb, 
Or  dost  thou  in  thine  hunger  cry? 

"I  come/'  saith  Christ,  "I  come." 

Rev.  Thomas  T.  Lynch,  1855 

200  0X  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry  L.M. 

Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh; 
Come  then  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 

2  E'en  now  the  air,  the  sea,  the  land, 
Feel  that  their  Maker  is  at  hand; 
The  very  elements  rejoice, 

And  welcome  Him  with  cheerful  voice. 

3  Then  cleansed  be  every  Christian  breast, 
And  furnished  for  so  great  a  Guest; 
Yea,  let  us  each  our  hearts  prepare 

For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

4  For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Refuge  and  our  great  Reward; 
Without  Thy  grace  our  souls  must  fade, 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decayed. 

5  Stretch  forth  Thy  hand  to  heal  our  sore, 
And  make  us  rise,  to  fall  no  more; 
Once  more  upon  Thy  people  shine, 

And  fill  the  world  with  love  Divine. 

6  To  Him  who  left  the  throne  of  heaven 
To  save  mankind,  all  praise  be  given; 
Like  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  —  Three  in  One. 

Charles  Coffin,  1736.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Chandler,  1837 

201       teach  me»  °  Lorcl  Thy  hol-v  way>       LM- 

And  give  me  an  obedient  mind; 
That  in  Thy  service  I  may  find 
My  soul's  delight  from  day  to  day. 

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2  Guide  me,  O  Saviour,  with  Thy  hand, 

And  so  control  my  thoughts  and  deeds, 
That  I  may  tread  the  path  which  leads 
Right  onward  to  the  blessed  land. 

3  Help  me,  O  Saviour,  here  to  trace 

The  sacred  footsteps  Thou  hast  trod; 
And,  meekly  walking  with  my  God, 
To  grow  in  goodness,  truth,  and  grace. 

4  Guard  me,  O  Lord,  that  I  may  ne'er 

Forsake  the  right,  or  do  the  wrong: 
Against  temptation  make  me  strong, 
And  round  me  spread  Thy  sheltering  care. 

5  Bless  me  in  every  task,  O  Lord, 

Begun,  continued,  done  for  Thee: 
Fulfil  Thy  perfect  work  in  me; 
And  Thine  abounding  grace  afford. 

Rev.  William  T.  Matson,  1866 

202         BEHOLD,  the  Master  passeth  by!  L.M. 

0  seest  thou  not  His  pleading  eye? 
With  low  sad  voice  He  calleth  thee, 
"  Leave  this  vain  world,  and  follow  Me." 

2  O  soul,  bowed  down  with  harrowing  care, 
Hast  thou  no  thought  for  heaven  to  spare? 
From  earthly  toils  lift  up  thine  eye; 
Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by! 

3  One  heard  Him  calling  long  ago, 
And  straightway  left  all  things  below, 
Counting  his  earthly  gain  as  loss 
For  Jesus  and  His  blessed  cross. 

4  That  "  Follow  Me"  his  faithful  ear 
Seemed  every  day  afresh  to  hear: 
Its  echoes  stirred  his  spirit  still, 

And  fired  his  hope,  and  nerved  his  will. 

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5  God  gently  calls  us  every  day : 
Why  should  we  then  our  bliss  delay? 
Thou,  Lord,  e'en  now  art  calling  me; 
I  will  leave  all,  and  follow  Thee. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How  (verses  4,  5,  alt.  from  Bishop  Ken,  publ.  1721),  1871 

203  \V HAT  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone     CM. 

Around  Thy  steps  below; 
What  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 
Thy  life  and  death  of  woe. 

2  For  ever  on  Thy  burdened  heart 

A  weight  of  sorrow  hung; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  wrord 
Escaped  Thy  silent  tongue. 

3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 

Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4  O  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  Thee, 

Like  Thee,  0  Lord,  to  grieve 

Far  more  for  others'  sins  than  all 

The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 

5  One  with  Thyself,  may  every  eye 

In  us,  Thy  brethren,  see 
That  gentleness  and  grace  that  spring 
From  union,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

Sir  Edward  Denny,  Bart.,  1839 

204  JjORD,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee,  CM, 

And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  Thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 
Our  daily  cross  to  bear; 
Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brethren's  griefs  to  share. 

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3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 
Our  earthliness  refine; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell, 
As  free  and  true  as  Thine. 

1  [f  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly, 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 
We,  in  our  turn,  would  meekly  cry, 
"Father,  Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Should  friends  misjudge,  or  foes  defame, 
Or  brethren  faithless  prove, 
Then,  like  Thine  own,  be  all  our  aim 
To  conquer  them  by  love. 

G  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 
Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
0  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven. 

Rev.  John  H.  Gurney,  1838 

205  O  MEAN  may  seem  this  house  of  clay,      CM. 

Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode; 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way, 
Yet  here  Emmanuel  trod. 

2  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear, 

This  watch  the  Lord  did  keep, 
These  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep. 

3  Our  very  frailty  brings  us  near 

Unto  the  Lord  of  heaven ; 
To  every  grief,  to  every  tear, 
Such  glory  strange  is  given. 

1    Hut  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone 
Shall  link  us,  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Not  only  in  the  tear  and  groan 
Shall  the  dear  kindred  be. 

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5  We  shall  l)e  reckoned  for  Thine  own 

Because  Thy  heaven  we  share, 
Because  we  sing  around  Thy  throne, 
And  Thy  bright  raiment  wear. 

6  0  mighty  grace,  our  life  to  live, 

To  make  our  earth  Divine: 
0  mighty  grace,  Thy  heaven  to  give, 
And  lift  our  life  to  Thine. 

Thoma3  H.  Gill,  1850 

206     How  shal1  T  follow  Him  l  serve?  LM* 

How  shall  I  copy  Him  I  love? 
Nor  from  those  blessed  footsteps  swerve, 
Which  lead  me  to  His  seat  above? 

2  Privations,  sorrows,  bitter  scorn, 

The  life  of  toil,  the  mean  abode, 
The  faithless  kiss,  the  crown  of  thorn,  — 
Are  these  the  consecrated  road? 

3  'Twas  thus  He  suffered,  though  a  Son, 

Foreknowing,  choosing,  feeling  all, 
Until  the  perfect  work  was  done, 
And  drunk  the  bitter  cup  of  gall. 

4  Lord,  should  my  path  through  suffering  lie, 

Forbid  it  I  should  e'er  repine; 
Still  let  me  turn  to  Calvary, 

Nor  heed  my  griefs,  remembering  Thine. 

5  0  let  me  think  how  Thou  didst  leave 

Untasted  every  pure  delight, 
To  fast,  to  faint,  to  watch,  to  grieve, 
The  toilsome  day,  the  homeless  night: 

6  To  faint,  to  grieve,  to  die  for  me! 

Thou  earnest  not  Thyself  to  please; 
And,  dear  as  earthly  comforts  be, 

Shall  I  not  love  Thee  more  than  these0 

Josiah  Conder,  1824,  1836 
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207     O  kOVE,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high,        L.M. 
How  passing  thought  and  fantasy, 
That  God,  the  Son  of  God,  should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake! 

2  He  sent  no  angel  to  our  race, 
Of  higher  or  of  lower  place, 

But  He  Himself  to  this  world  came, 
And  wore  the  robe  of  human  frame. 

3  For  us  baptized,  for  us  He  bore 
His  holy  fast,  and  hungered  sore, 
For  us  temptations  sharp  He  knew, 
For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 

4  For  us  He  preaches  and  He  prays, 
Would  do  all  things,  would  try  all  ways; 
By  words,  and  signs,  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking  not  Himself,  but  us. 

5  For  us  to  wicked  men  betrayed, 

Scourged,  mocked,  in  crown  of  thorns  arrayed; 
For  us  He  bore  the  cross's  death, 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  His  breath. 

6  For  us  He  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  He  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  He  sent  His  Spirit  here 

To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 

7  All  honor,  laud,  and  glory  be, 
0  Jesus,  Virgin-born,  to  Thee; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  for  evermore. 

Anon.  (Latin,  15th  cent.) 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Benjamin  Webb,  1864  (Text  of  1871) 

208    O  WIT0  like  Thee  S()  calm' s()  bright'  L,Mo 

Thou  Son  of  Man,  Thou  Light  of  Light, 

()  who  like  Thee  did  ever  go 

So  patient  through  a  world  of  woe! 

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2  0  who  like  Thee  so  humbly  bore 
The  scorn,  the  scoffs  of  men  before; 
So  meek,  forgiving,  Godlike,  high, 
So  glorious  in  humility! 

3  And  all  Thy  life's  unchanging  years, 
A  man  of  sorrows  and  of  tears, 

The  cross,  where  all  our  sins  were  laid, 
Upon  Thy  bending  shoulders  weighed; 

4  And  death,  that  sets  the  prisoner  free, 
Was  pang  and  scoff  and  scorn  to  Thee; 
Yet  love  through  all  Thy  torture  glowed, 
And  mercy  with  Thy  life-blood  flowed. 

5  O  in  Thy  light  be  mine  to  go, 
Illuming  all  this  way  of  woe; 
And  give  me  ever  on  the  road 

To  trace  Thy  footsteps,  Son  of  God. 

Bishop  A.  Cleveland  Coxe,  1840  (with  later  revisions) 

209        xH0U  say'st>  "Take  up  thy  eross>        SM< 

0  man,  and  follow  Me"; 
The  night  is  black,  the  feet  are  slack, 
Yet  we  would  follow  Thee. 

2  But,  O  dear  Lord,  we  cry, 
That  we  Thy  face  could  see ! 

Thy  blessed  face  one  moment's  space  — 
Then  might  we  follow  Thee ! 

3  Dim  tracts  of  time  divide 
Those  golden  days  from  me; 

Thy  voice  comes  strange  o'er  years  of  change; 
How  can  I  follow  Thee? 

4  Comes  faint  and  far  Thy  voice 
From  vales  of  Galilee; 

Thy  vision  fades  in  ancient  shades; 
How  should  we  follow  Thee? 

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5     0  heavy  cross  —  of  faith 

In  what  we  cannot  see! 
As  once  of  yore  Thyself  restore, 

And  help  to  follow  Thee. 

G     If  not  as  once  Thou  cam'st 

In  true  humanity, 
Come  yet  as  Guest  within  the  breast 

That  burns  to  follow  Thee. 

7     Within  our  heart  of  hearts 

In  nearest  nearness  be: 
Set  up  Thy  throne  within  Thine  own: 

Go,  Lord:  we  follow  Thee. 

Francis  T.  Palgrave,  1865 

210  FIERCE  was  the  wild  billow,        6.4.6.4.D. 

Dark  was  the  night; 
Oars  labored  heavily, 

Foam  glimmered  white; 
Trembled  the  mariners, 

Peril  was  nigh : 
Then  said  the  God  of  God, 
"Peace!     It  is  I." 

2  Ridge  of  the  mountain-wave, 

Lower  thy  crest! 
Wail  of  Euroclydon, 

Be  thou  at  rest! 
Sorrow  can  never  be, 

Darkness  must  fly, 
Where  saith  the  Light  of  Light, 

"Peace!     It  is  I." 

3  Jesus,  Deliverer, 

Come  Thou  to  me; 
Soothe  Thou  my  voyaging 
Over  life's  sea: 

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Thou,  when  the  storm  of  death 

Roars,  sweeping  by, 
Whisper,  0  Truth  of  Truth, 

"Peace!     It  is  I." 

Ascribed  to  Auatolius  (Greek;  date  unknown).    Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Xeale,  18G2 

211  rpH()U  art  the  Way:  to  Thee  alone  CM. 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 
And  he  who  would  the  P'ather  seek 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth:  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life:  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm. 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life: 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

Bishop  George  W.  Uoane,  1824 

212  A  V0ICE  by  Jordan's  shore,  S.M. 

A  summons  stern  and  clear : 
" Reform;  be  just,  and  sin  no  more: 
God's  judgment  draweth  near!" 

2  A  voice  by  Galilee, 

A  holier  voice  I  hear: 
"Love  God;  thy  neighbor  love:  for  see, 
God's  mercy  draweth  near!" 

3  O  voice  of  Duty,  still 

Speak  forth:  I  hear  with  awe; 
In  thee  I  own  the  sovereign  will, 
Obey  the  sovereign  law. 

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4  Thou  higher  voice  of  Love, 
Yet  speak  thy  word  in  me; 
Through  duty  let  me  upward  move 
To  thy  pure  liberty. 

Rev.  Samuel  Longfellow,  1864 

213  8.8.8.3. 

Jf  IERCE  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the  dee]), 

Watch  did  Thine  anxious  servants  keep, 
But  Thou  wast  wrapped  in  guileless  sleep, 
Calm  and  still. 

2  "Save,  Lord,  we  perish/'  was  their  cry, 
"0  save  us  in  our  agony!" 

Thy  word  above  the  storm  rose  high, 
"Peace,  be  still." 

3  The  wild  winds  hushed;  the  angry  deep 
Sank,  like  a  little  child,  to  sleep; 

The  sullen  billows  ceased  to  leap, 
At  Thy  will. 

4  So,  when  our  life  is  clouded  o'er, 

And  storm-winds  drift  us  from  the  shore, 
Say,  lest  we  sink  to  rise  no  more, 
"Peace,  be  still." 

Rev.  Godfrey  Thring,  1861 


Cfje  Ctansfiffutation 

214         LORD  Jesus,  on  the  holy  mount  CM. 

We  would  abide  with  Thee, 
Still  drinking  from  the  blessed  fount 
Of  grace,  SO  rich  and  free. 

2  There  prophets  praise  Thy  glorious  Name, 
And  deeds  which  Thou  bast  done; 
And  there  the  Father's  words  proclaim 
His  own  beloved  Son. 


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3  The  rays  of  Thy  transfigured  face 
Beam  with  such  golden  light 
That  we  would  never  leave  the  place, 
Nor  lose  the  heavenly  sight. 

4  But  there  is  work  on  earth  to  do, 
The  suffering  soul  to  heal; 
The  harvest  great,  the  laborers  few 
Thy  kingdom  to  reveal. 

5  We  may  not  linger  on  the  mount, 
Where  bright  Thy  glories  shine; 
We  may  not  taste  the  sacred  fount 
Of  blessedness  Divine : 

6  But  let  some  beams  of  heavenly  light 
Make  bright  our  earthly  way; 
Then  grant  the  beatific  sight 
Of  heaven  and  endless  day. 

Rev.  John  Anketell, 

1889 

C!)e  OBnttp  into  Jerusalem 

215            0  H0W  sha11  I  receive  Thee,               7.6. 
How  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way, 
Blest  Hope  of  every  nation, 

My  soul's  Delight  and  Stay? 
0  Jesus,  Jesus,  give  me 

Now  by  Thine  own  pure  light, 
To  know  whate'er  is  pleasing 
And  welcome  in  Thy  sight. 

7.6.D. 

2  Thy  /ion  palms  is  strewing, 
And  branches  fresh  and  fair; 
My  heart  to  praise  awaking, 
Her  anthem  shall  prepare. 

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Perpetual  thanks  and  praises 

Forth  from  my  heart  shall  spring; 
I  to  Thy  Name  the  service 
Of  all  my  powers  will  bring. 

3  Love  caused  Thy  incarnation, 

Love  brought  Thee  down  to  me; 
Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procured  my  liberty: 
O  love  beyond  all  telling, 

That  led  Thee  to  embrace, 
In  love  all  love  excelling, 

Our  lost  and  fallen  race. 

4  Ye,  who  with  guilty  terror 

Are  trembling,  fear  no  more: 
With  love  and  grace  the  Saviour 

Shall  you  to  hope  restore. 
He  comes:  He  comes,  who  sinners 

Shall  with  the  children  place, 
The  children  of  His  Father, 

The  heirs  of  life  and  grace. 

Rev.  Paul  Gerhardt,  1653.     Versos  1,  2.  4,  trans,  by  Rev.  Arthur  T. 

Russell,  1851;    verse  'A,  by  John  ('.  Jacobi,  1722,  ;il(. 

216  A  LL  glory,  laud,  and  honor  7.6.7.6.D. 

To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King, 

To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 

2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 
Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest, 

The  King  and  Blessed  One. 
All  glory,  (lc. 

'A     The  company  of  angels 

Arc  praising  Thee  on  high, 

And  mortal  men.  and  all  things 

( !reated,  make  reply. 

All  glory,  etc. 

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4  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went  ; 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 
All  glory,  etc. 

5  To  Thee,  before  Thy  passion, 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise; 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  etc. 

G  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises; 
Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 
All  glory,  etc. 

Theodulph  of  Orleans,  c.  820.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1854: 
verse  1,  line  1;   verse  5,  alt.  in  "Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern" 

217       T? IDE  on!  ride  on  in  majesty!  L.M. 

Hark!  all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry; 
O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 
With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strowed. 

2  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 

O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
The  winged  squadrons  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
To  sec  the  approaching  sacrifice. 

4  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh; 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  Anointed  Son. 

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5  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die; 
Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

Rev.  Henry  H.  Milman,  L827:   verse  1,  line  3,  alt. 


Ci)e  pa0gion  anD  Cructftiton 

218  G°  t0  dark  Gethsemane>  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see; 
Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour: 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall; 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned. 
0  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss; 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb; 
There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 

Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete: 
"It  is  finished!"  —  hear  the  cry; 
Learn  of  Jesus  ( !hrist  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay: 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom; 
Who  hath  taken  Him  away? 
Christ  is  risen!      He  meets  our  eyes. 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

Jamee  Montgomery,  1820  (Texl  of  1S53) 


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2J9  rpHRONED  upon  the  awful  live,        7.7.7.7.7.7. 

King  of  grief,  I  watch  with  Thee: 
Darkness  veils  Thine  anguished  face 
None  its  lines  of  woe  can  trace, 
None  can  tell  what  pangs  unknown 
Hold  Thee  silent  and  alone: 

2  Silent  through  those  three  dread  hours, 
Wrestling  with  the  evil  powers, 

Left  alone  with  human  sin, 
Gloom  around  Thee  and  within, 
Till  the  appointed  time  is  nigh, 
Till  the  Lamb  of  God  may  die. 

3  Hark  that  cry  that  peals  aloud 
Upward  through  the  whelming  cloud! 
Thou,  the  Father's  only  Son, 

Thou,  His  own  Anointed  One, 
Thou  dost  ask  Him  —  can  it  be? 
"Why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me?" 

4  Lord,  should  fear  and  anguish  roll 
Darkly  o'er  my  sinful  soul, 
Thou,  who  once  wast  thus  bereft 
That  Thine  own  might  ne'er  be  left, 
Teach  me  by  that  bitter  cry 

In  the  gloom  to  know  Thee  nigh. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1ST.") 

220         O  SArRED  Head>  now  wounded,  7.6.7.6.D, 

With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down ; 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thine  only  crown ; 
0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss  till  now  was  Thine! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 
I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2  0  noblest  Brow  and  dearest, 
In  other  days  the  world 
All  feared  when  Thou  appearedst; 
What  shame  on  Thee  is  hurled! 


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How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn; 
How  does  that  visage  languish 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn! 

3  What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain: 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 
Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour! 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place; 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 

4  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end? 
O  make  me  Thine  for  ever; 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

( hitlive  my  love  to  Thee. 

5  Be  near  when  I  am  dying, 

O  show  Thy  cross  to  me; 
And  for  my  succor  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  to  set  me  free: 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Jesus  shall  not  move; 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely,  through  Thy  love. 

Ascribed  to  Bernard  of  Clairvaux  C1091    1153). 

Trans,  (into  German)  by  Rev.  Paul  Gerhardt,  1656. 
Trans,  (from  the  German)  by  Rev.  James  \Y.  Alexander.  1830 

221  ALAS!  an.d  (,i(1  m-v  Saviour  bleed.  CM. 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die! 

Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  sinners  such  as  T! 

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2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree! 
Amazing  pity!     Grace  unknown! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  He,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  His  dear  cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707:   verse  1,  line  4;   verse  3,  line  3,  alt. 

222         O  TH0U>  the  Eternal  Son  of  God,  CM. 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slam, 
We  worship,  while  Thy  head  is  bowed 
In  agony  and  pain. 

2  None  tread  with  Thee  the  holy  place; 

Thou  sufferest  alone; 
Thine  is  the  perfect  sacrifice 
Which  only  can  atone. 

3  Thou  Great  High  Priest,  Thy  glory-robes 

To-day  are  laid  aside; 
And  human  sorrows,  Son  of  Man, 
Thy  Godhead  seem  to  hide. 

4  The  cross  is  sharp,  but  in  Thy  woe 

This  is  the  lightest  pari ; 
Our  sin  it  is  which  pierces  Thee, 
And  breaks  Thy  sacred  heart. 

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5  Who  love  Thee  most,  at  Thy  dear  cross 
Will  truest,  Lord,  abide; 
Make  Thou  that  cross  our  only  hope, 
O  Jesus  crucified. 

William  C.  Dix,  1864 

223  rfHERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away,  CM. 

Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell, 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear; 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin; 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5  O  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 

And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do. 

Airs.  ('(Mil  F.  Alexander,  L848 

224  'TTS  ini(,ni£nt;  and  on  Olive's  brow  L.M. 

The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone: 
'Tis  midnight;  in  the  garden  now 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  Tis  midnight;  mid,  from  all  removed, 
Emmanuel  wrestles  lone  with  Fears: 
E'en  the  disciple  thai  He  loved 

Heeds  no1  His  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

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3  Tis  midnight;  and,  for  others'  guilt, 

The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood: 

Yet  He  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  His  God. 

4  Tis  midnight;  from  the  heavenly  plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know : 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

William  B.  Tappan,  1822 

225  TVHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  L.M. 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down : 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow7  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  Divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

Rov.  Isaac  Watts,  1707  (Text  of  1700) 

226  SWE.ET  the  momonts>  rich  in  blessing,     8.7.8.7. 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend; 
Life  and  health  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  I'll  sit,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

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3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie, 
While  I  see  Divine  compassion 
Pleading  in  His  languid  eye. 

4  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  His  feet  I'll  bathe; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  His  death. 

5  For  Thy  sorrows  we  adore  Thee, 

For  the  griefs  that  wrought  our  peace; 
Gracious  Saviour,  we  implore  Thee, 
In  our  hearts  Thy  love  increase. 

Rev.  Walter  Shirley,  1770  (based  on  Rev.  James  Allen,  17o7) : 
verse  3,  line  4,  alt.:   verse  5  added  in  Cooke  and  Denton's  "Hymnal,"  1853 

Part  I.  —  "Father,  forgive  them;  for  they  know 
not  what  they  do" 

227         JESUS,  in  Thy  dying  woes,  7.7.7.6. 

Even  while  Thy  life-blood  flows, 
Craving  pardon  for  Thy  foes: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Saviour,  for  our  pardon  sue, 
When  our  sins  Thy  pangs  renew, 
For  we  know  not  what  we  do : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  O  may  we,  who  mercy  need, 
Be  like  Thee  in  heart  and  deed, 
When  with  wrong  our  spirits  bleed: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  II.  —  "To-day  shall  thou  be  with  Me  in  Paradisi ." 

1   Jesus,  pitying  the  sighs 
Of  the  thief  who  near  Thee  dies, 
Promising  him  Paradise: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

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2  May  we  in  our  guilt  and  shame, 
Still  Thy  love  and  mercy  claim, 
Calling  humbly  on  Thy  Name: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  O  remember  us  who  pine, 
Looking  from  our  cross  to  Thine; 
Cheer  our  souls  with  hope  Divine: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  III.  —  "Woman,  behold  thy  Son!11 
"Behold  thy  mother!1' 

1  Jesus,  loving  to  the  end 

Her  whose  heart  Thy  sorrows  rend, 
And  Thy  dearest  human  friend: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  May  we  in  Thy  sorrows  share, 
And  for  Thee  all  peril  dare, 
And  enjoy  Thy  tender  care: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  May  we  all  Thy  loved  ones  be, 
All  one  holy  family, 

Loving  for  the  love  of  Thee : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  IV.  —  "My  God,  My  God,  why  hast  Thou 
forsaken  Me?11 

1  Jesus,  whelmed  in  fears  unknown, 
With  our  evil  left  alone, 

While  no  light  from  heaven  is  shown: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  When  we  vainly  seem  to  pray, 
And  our  hope  seems  far  away, 
In  the  darkness  be  our  Stay: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

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3  Though  no  Father  seem  to  hear, 
Though  no  light  our  spirits  cheer, 
Tell  our  faith  that  God  is  near: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  V.  —  "I  thirst." 

1  Jesus,  in  Thy  thirst  and  pain, 

While  Thy  wounds  Thy  life-blood  drain, 
Thirsting  more  our  love  to  gain: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Thirst  for  us  in  mercy  still; 
All  Thy  holy  work  fulfil- 
Satisfy  Thy  loving  will : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  May  we  thirst  Thy  love  to  know; 
Lead  us  in  our  sin  and  woe 
Where  the  healing  waters  flow : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  VI.  —  "It  is  finished." 

1  Jesus,  all  our  ransom  paid, 
All  Thy  Father's  will  obeyed; 
By  Thy  sufferings  perfect  made: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Save  us  in  our  soul's  distress; 
Be  our  Help  to  cheer  and  bless, 
While  we  grow  in  holiness: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  Brighten  all  our  heavenward  way 

With  an  ever  holier  ray, 
Till  we  pass  to  perfect  day: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

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Part  VII.  —  "Father,  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  My  spirit." 

1  Jesus,  all  Thy  labor  vast, 

All  Thy  woe  and  conflict  past; 
Yielding  up  Thy  soul  at  last: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  When  the  death  shades  round  us  lower, 
Guard  us  from  the  tempter's  power, 
Keep  us  in  that  trial  hour: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  May  Thy  life  and  death  supply 
Grace  to  live  and  grace  to  die, 
Grace  to  reach  the  home  on  high: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Rev.  Tkomaa  B.  Pollock,  1870 

228         A PERFECT  life  °f  love!  S-M- 

All,  all  is  finished  now; 
All  that  He  left  His  throne  above 
To  do  for  us  below. 

2  No  Avork  is  left  undone 

Of  all  the  Father  willed; 
His  toil,  His  sorrows,  one  by  one, 
The  Scripture  have  fulfilled. 

3  No  pain  that  we  can  share 

But  He  has  felt  its  smart; 
All  forms  of  human  grief  and  care 
Have  pierced  that  tender  heart. 

4  And  on  His  thorn-crowned  head, 

And  on  His  sinless  soul, 
Our  sins  in  all  their  guilt  were  laid, 
That  He  might  make  us  whole. 

5  In  perfect  love  He  dies; 

For  me  He  dies,  for  me: 
()  all-atoning  Sacrifice, 
I  cling  by  faith  to  Thee. 

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6  In  every  time  of  need, 

Before  the  judgment-throne, 
Thy  work,  0  Lamb  of  God,  Til  plead, 
Thy  merits,  not  my  own. 

7  Yet  work,  O  Lord,  in  me, 

As  Thou  for  me  hast  wrought; 
And  let  my  love  the  answer  be 
To  grace  Thy  love  has  brought. 

Rev.  Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  Bart.,  1875 

229  ii.io.ii.io. 

JITY  Lord,  my  Master,  at  Thy  feet  adoring, 

I  see  Thee  bowed  beneath  Thy  load  of  woe : 
For  me,  a  sinner,  is  Thy  life-blood  pouring; 

For  Thee,  my  Saviour,  scarce  my  tears  will  flow. 

2  Thine  own  disciple  to  the  Jews  has  sold  Thee; 

With  friendship's  kiss  and  loyal  word  he  came: 
How  oft  of  faithful  love  my  lips  have  told  Thee, 
While  Thou  hast  seen  my  falsehood  and  my  shame. 

3  With    taunts   and   scoffs    they   mock   what   seems    Thy 

weakness, 
With  blows  and  outrage  adding  pain  to  pain: 
Thou  art  unmoved  and  steadfast  in  Thy  meekness; 
When  I  am  wronged  how  quickly  I  complain. 

4  My  Lord,  my  Saviour,  when  I  see  Thee  wearing 

Upon  Thy  bleeding  brow  the  crown  of  thorn, 
Shall  1  for  pleasure  live,  or  shrink  from  bearing 
Whate'er  my  lot  may  be  of  pain  or  scorn? 

5  O  Victim  of  Thy  love!     O  pangs  most  healing! 

()  saving  death!     0  wounds  that  I  adore! 
()  shame  most  glorious!     Christ,  before  Thee  kneeling, 
I  pray  Thee  keep  me  Thine  for  evermore. 

Rev.  Jacques  Bridaine  (1701-1767). 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Thomas  B.  Pollock,  1887 

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230  8.8.7.8.8.7. 

^EAR  the  cross  her  vigil  keeping, 

Stood  the  Mother,  worn  with  weeping, 

Where  He  hung,  the  dying  Lord: 
Through  her  soul,  in  anguish  groaning, 
Bowed  in  sorrow,  sighing,  moaning, 

Passed  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 

2  O  the  weight  of  her  affliction! 
Hers,  who  won  God's  benediction, 

Hers,  who  bore  God's  Holy  One: 
O  that  speechless,  ceaseless  yearning! 
0  those  dim  eyes  never  turning 

From  her  wondrous,  suffering  Son! 

3  Who  upon  that  Mother  gazing, 
In  her  trouble  so  amazing, 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep? 
Who  of  Christ's  dear  Mother  thinking, 
While  her  Son  that  cup  is  drinking, 

Would  not  share  her  sorrowT  deep? 

4  For  His  people's  sins  chastised 
She  beheld  her  Son  despised, 

Bound  and  bleeding  'neath  the  rod; 
Saw  the  Lord's  Anointed  taken, 
Dying  desolate,  forsaken, 

Heard  Him  yield  His  soul  to  God. 

5  Near  Thy  cross,  0  Christ,  abiding, 
Grief  and  love  my  heart  dividing, 

I  with  her  would  take  my  piace: 
By  Thy  guardian  cross  uphold  me, 
In  Thy  dying,  Christ,  enfold  me 

With  the  deathless  arms  of  grace. 

Anon.  (Latin,  13th  century;   ascribed  to  Jacopone  da  Todi). 
Transln.  compiled  by  the  Editor,  1910 


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231  8.7.8.7.4.7. 
^£ARK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky: 

"It  is  finished!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "It  is  finished!"  —  O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford; 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord: 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law; 
Finished  all  that  God  had  promised; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe: 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Emmanuel's  Name: 

Alleluia ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

Rev.  Jonathan  Evans,  1784 

232  IN  tho  cross  of  Christ  !  glory,  8.7.8.7. 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  lighl  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 
Elopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me: 
Lo!  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

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3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

Sir  John  Bowring,  1825 

233         O  SAyi0UR>  where  sha11  SuiIty  man      8.6.8.8.6. 
Find  rest  except  in  Thee? 
Thine  was  the  warfare  with  his  foe, 
The  cross  of  pain,  the  cup  of  woe, 
And  Thine  the  victory. 

2  How  came  the  everlasting  Son, 

The  Lord  of  Life,  to  die? 
Why  didst  Thou  meet  the  tempter's  power, 
Why,  Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  hour 

Endure  such  agony? 

3  To  save  us  by  Thy  precious  blood, 

To  make  us  one  in  Thee, 
That  ours  might  be  Thy  perfect  life, 
Thy  thorny  crown,  Thy  cross,  Thy  strife, 

And  ours  the  victory. 

4  0  make  us  worthy,  gracious  Lord, 

Of  all  Thy  love  to  be; 
To  Thy  blest  will  our  wills  incline, 
That  unto  death  we  may  be  Thine, 

And  ever  live  in  Thee. 

Mrs.  Caroline  E.  May,  1S5S:    vrrso  2,  lino  3,  alt. 

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Ct)e  Resurrection 

234  ^HE  day  of  resurrection!  7.6.7.6.D. 

Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad; 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God. 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 

From  this  world  to  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over 

With  hymns  of  victory. 

2  Our  hearts  be  puretfrom  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection-light; 
And,  listening  to  His  accents, 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  "All  hail!"  and  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor-strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful, 

Let  earth  her  song  begin; 
Let  the  round  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein; 
Invisible  and  visible, 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 

Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end. 

John  of  Damascus  (8th  cent.). 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1802:   verse  1,  line  1,  alt. 

235  QOME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain     7.6.7.6.D. 

Of  triumphant  gladness: 
Cod  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness; 
Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  yoke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters; 
Led  them  with  unmoistened  foot 

Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 

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2  'Tis  the  spring  of  souls  to-day: 

( Ihrist  hath  burst  His  prison, 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death 

As  a  sun  hath  risen; 
All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  light,  to  whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 

3  Now  the  Queen  of  seasons,  bright 

With  the  day  of  splendor, 
With  the  royal  feast  of  feasts, 

Comes  its  joy  to  render; 
Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem, 

Who  with  true  affection 
Welcomes  in  unwearied  strains 

Jesus'  resurrection. 

4  Neither  might  the  gates  of  death, 

Nor  the  tomb's  dark  portal, 
Nor  the  watchers,  nor  the  seal, 

Hold  Thee  as  a  mortal : 
But  to-day  amidst  the  Twelve 

Thou  didst  stand,  bestowing 
That  Thy  peace,  which  evermore 

Passeth  human  knowing. 

John  of  Damascus  (8th  cent.)-     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1859 

236      T°  Thee. and  to  Thy  ptofkti  °  God>      c.m.d. 

We  sing,  we  ever  sing; 
For  He  the  lonely  winepress  trod 

Our  cup  of  joy  to  bring. 
His  glorious  arm  the  strife  maintained, 

He  marched  in  might  from  far; 
His  robes  were  with  the  vintage  stained, 

Red  with  the  wine  of  war. 

2  To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  O  God, 
We  sing,  we  ever  sing; 
For  He  invaded  death's  abode, 
And  robbed  him  of  his  sting. 

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The  house  of  dust  enthralls  no  more, 

For  He,  the  Strong  to  save, 
Himself  cloth  guard  that  silent  door, 

Great  Keeper  of  the  grave. 

3  To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  O  God, 

We  sing,  we  ever  sing; 
For  He  hath  crushed  beneath  His  rod 

The  world's  proud  rebel  king. 
He  plunged  in  His  imperial  strength 

To  gulfs  of  darkness  down; 
He  brought  His  trophy  up  at  length, 

The  foiled  usurper's  crown. 

4  To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  O  God, 

We  sing,  we  ever  sing; 
For  He  redeemed  us  with  His  blood 

From  every  evil  thing. 
Thy  saving  strength  His  arm  upbore, 

The  arm  that  set  us  free: 
Glory,  O  God,  for  evermore 

Be  to  Thy  Christ  and  Thee. 

Mrs.  Anne  R.  Cousin,  1876 

237  ^NGELS,  roll  the  rock  away;  7.7.7.7.8.7. 

Death,  yield  up  the  mighty  Prey: 
Sec,  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

2  Tis  the  Saviour!  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 


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3  Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs, 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres: 
Shout,  0  earth,  in  rapturous  song, 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

4  Every  note  with  wonder  swell, 
Sin  o'erthrown  and  eaptived  hell: 
Where  is  hell's  once  dreaded  king? 
Where,  O  death,  thy  mortal  sting? 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

Rev.  Thomas  Scott,  17G9.     The  refrain  added 

238  ALLELUIA!  Alleluia!  8.7.8.7.D. 

Hearts  to  heaven  and  voices  raise; 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise: 
He  who  on  the  cross  a  Victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  Glory, 
Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

2  Christ  is  risen,  Christ  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest-field, 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  second  coming  yield: 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 

3  Christ  is  risen;  we  are  risen. 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace, 
Rain  and  dew  and  gleams  of  glory 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face; 
That  we,  Lord,  with  hearts  in  heaven, 

Here  on  earth  may  fruitful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered, 

And  be  ever  safe  with  Thee. 

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4  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Saviour 
Who  has  gained  the  victory ; 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Spirit, 
Fount  of  love  and  sanctity; 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
To  the  Triune  Majesty. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862 

239  "  WELCOME,  happy  morning!"    6.5.6.5.  12  1. 

Age  to  age  shall  say: 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished; 

Heaven  is  won  to-day. 
Lo!  the  Dead  is  living, 

God  for  evermore! 
Him,  their  true  Creator, 
All  His  works  adore. 

" Welcome,  happy  morning!" 

Age  to  age  shall  say: 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished, 
Heaven  is  won  to-day. 

2  Earth  with  joy  confesses, 

Clothing  her  for  spring, 
All  good  gifts  returned  with 

Her  returning  King: 
Bloom  in  every  meadow, 

Leaves  on  every  bough, 
Speak  His  sorrows  ended, 

Hail  I  lis  triumph  now. 

"Welcome,  happy  morning!"  etc. 

3  Maker  and  Redeemer, 

Life  and  Health  of  all, 
Thou,  from  heaven  beholding 

Human  nature's  fall, 


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Of  the  Father's  Godhead 

True  and  only  Son, 
Manhood  to  deliver, 

Manhood  didst  put  on. 

"Welcome,  happy  morning!"  etc. 

4  Thou,  of  life  the  Author, 

Death  didst  undergo, 
Tread  the  path  of  darkix 

Saving  strength  to  show; 
Come  then,  True  and  Faithful, 

Now  fulfil  Thy  word, 
'Tis  Thine  own  third  morning; 

Rise,  O  buried  Lord. 

" Welcome,  happy  morning!"  etc. 

5  Loose  the  souls  long-prisoned, 

Bound  with  Satan's  chain; 
All  that  now  is  fallen 

Raise  to  life  again; 
Show  Thy  face  in  brightness, 

Bid  the  nations  sec: 
Bring  again  our  daylight ; 

Day  returns  with  Thee. 

"Welcome,  happy  morning!"  etc. 

Venantiua  H.  C.  Fortunatus  (c.  530-609). 
Arr.  and  tran3.  by  Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1S6S:   the  refrain  arr. 

240         H()W  caIm  and  beautiful  the  morn      8.6.8.6.8.8. 
That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb, 
Where  Christ  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

And  veiled  in  midnight  gloom! 
0  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain; 
The  Lord  is  risen,  —  He  lives  again. 

2  Ye  mourning  saints,  dry  every  tear 

For  your  departed  Lord; 
Behold  the  place,  He  is  not  here, 

The  tomb  is  all  unbarred; 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain: 
The  Lord  is  risen,  —  He  lives  again. 

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3  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer 

Your  early  footsteps  bend; 
The  Saviour  will  Himself  be  there,  — 

Your  Advocate  and  Friend: 
Once  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain, 
But  now  in  Christ  ye  live  again. 

4  How  tranquil  now  the  rising  day! 

'Tis  Jesus  still  appears, 
A  risen  Lord  to  chase  away 

Your  unbelieving  fears : 
O  weep  no  more  your  comforts  slain; 
The  Lord  is  risen,  —  He  lives  again. 

5  And  when  the  shades  of  evening  fall, 

When  life's  last  hour  draws  nigh, 
If  Jesus  shine  upon  the  soul, 

How  blissful  then  to  die! 
Since  He  has  risen  that  once  was  slain, 
Ye  die  in  Christ  to  live  again. 

Thomas  Hustings,  1831 

241         r.IFT  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now;  L.M. 

The  whole  wide  world  rejoices  now: 
The  Lord  hath  triumphed  gloriously, 
The  Lord  shall  reign  victoriously. 

2  In  vain  with  stone  the  cave  they  barred; 
In  vain  the  watch  kept  ward  and  guard: 
Majestic  from  the  spoiled  tomb, 

In  pomp  of  triumph  Christ  is  come. 

3  He  binds  in  chains  the  ancient  foe; 
A  countless  host  He  frees  from  woe, 
And  heaven's  high  portal  open  flies, 
For  Christ  has  risen,  and  man  shall  rise. 

4  And  all  He  did,  and  all  He  bare, 
lb'  gives  us  as  our  own  to  share; 
And  hope  and  joy  and  peace  begin, 
For  Christ  has  won,  and  man  shall  win. 

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5  ()  Victor,  aid  us  in  the  fight. 

And  lead  through  death  to  realms  of  light: 
We  safely  pass  where  Thou  hast  trod; 
In  Thee  we  die  to  rise  to  Clod. 

6  Thy  Sock,  from  sin  and  death  set  free, 
Glad  Alleluias  raise  to  Thee; 

And  ever  with  the  heavenly  hosl 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Cento,  based  on  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1854 

242  7.8.7.8.  with  Alleluia 

JESUS  lives!  thy  terrors  now, 

Can  no  longer,  death,  appal  us; 
Jesus  lives!  by  this  we  know 

Thou,  0  grave,  canst  not  enthral  us. 
Alleluia! 

2  Jesus  lives!  henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal; 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath, 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 
Alleluia! 

3  Jesus  lives!  for  us  He  died: 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide', 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 
Alleluia! 

4  Jesus  lives!  our  hearts  know  well 

Naught  from  us  His  love  shall  sever; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell, 
Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever. 
Alleluia! 

5  Jesus  lives!  to  Him  the  throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given : 
May  we  go  where  He  is  gone, 

Rest  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 

Alleluia ! 

Christian  F.  Gcllert,  1757. 
Trans,  by  Frances  E.  Cox,  1841:   alt.  and  arr. 

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243                                                          7.7.7.7.  with  Alleluia 
QHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again; 

Christ  hath  broken  every  chain: 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry, 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 
Alleluia! 

2  He  who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day; 
We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say, 
Alleluia! 

3  He  who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 

Comfortless  upon  the  cross, 

Lives  in  glory  nowT  on  high, 

Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry; 

Alleluia! 

4  He  who  slumbered  in  the  grave 
Is  exalted  now  to  save; 
Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 
Alleluia! 

5  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we  too  may  enter  heaven. 
Alleluia! 

6  Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  to-day  Thy  people  feed; 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
That  we  all  may  sin*;-  for  aye, 
Alleluia! 

Rev.  Michael  WYissr,  1631.      Trans,  by 
Catherine  Winkworth,  1S58:  vcrac  1,  line  3,  alt. 

ISO 


THE   RESURRECTION 


244  7.7.7.7.  with  Alleluias 
JESUS  CHRIST  is  risen  to-day, 

Our  triumphant  holy  day, 
Who  did  once,  upon  the  cross, 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

Alleluia! 

2  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 
Unto  Christ  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  endured  the  cross  and  grave, 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

Alleluia! 

3  But  the  pains  which  He  endured 
Our  salvation  have  procured; 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King, 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing. 

Alleluia ! 

4  Sing  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Alleluia . 

Verse  1,  Anon,  (based  on  the  Latin,  14th  cent.),  1708;   lines  3,  4,  alt.: 

verses  2,  3,  Arnold's  "Compleat  Psalmodist,"  1749;   alt.  in  "Supplement 

to  New  Version,"  c.  1816:   verse  4,  Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1740 

245  "  QHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day,"         7.7.7.7. 

Sons  of  men  and  angels  say: 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth,  reply. 

2  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell: 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise; 
Christ  has  opened  Paradise. 

3  Lives  again  our  glorious  King: 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  He  died,  our  souls  to  save: 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave9 

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4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head: 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

5  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now : 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou! 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1739:  verse  3,  line  3,  alt. 

246         ALLELUIA!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!  8.8.8. 

1  The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done; 
The  victory  of  life  is  won; 

The  song  of  triumph  has  begun. 
Alleluia! 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst, 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed : 
Let  shouts  of  holy  joy  outburst. 

Alleluia! 

3  The  three  sad  days  have  quickly  sped ; 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead : 

All  glory  to  our  risen  Head! 
Alleluia! 

4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell : 
Let  hymns  of  praise  His  triumphs  tell. 

Alleluia! 

5  Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free, 
That  wo  may  live  and  sing  to  Thee, 

Alleluia! 

Anon.  (Latin).     Trans,  by  Rev.  Francis  Pott,  1861 


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247  T  SAY  to  all  men,  far  and  near,  ( !.M. 

That  Ho  is  risen  again; 

That  He  is  with  us  now  and  here, 
And  ever  shall  remain. 

2  And  what  I  say,  let  each  this  morn 

Go  tell  it  to  his  friend, 
That  soon  in  every  place  shall  dawn 
His  kingdom  without  end. 

3  Now  first  to  souls  who  thus  awake 

Seems  earth  a  fatherland: 
A  new  and  endless  life  they  take 
With  rapture  from  His  hand. 

4  The  fears  of  death  and  of  the  grave 

Are  whelmed  beneath  the  sea, 
And  every  heart,  now  light  and  brave, 
May  face  the  things  to  be. 

5  The  way  of  darkness  that  He  trod, 

To  heaven  at  last  shall  come, 
And  he  who  hearkens  to  His  word, 
Shall  reach  His  Father's  home. 

Georg  F.  P.  von  Hardenberg,  1802. 
Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858 


CI)c  30cension 

248      THE  s°lden  #ates  ar'° lift0(1  up,  c.m. 

The  doors  are  opened  wide; 
The  King  of  Glory  is  gone  in 
Unto  His  Father's  side. 

2  Thou  art  gone  up  before  us,  Lord, 
To  make  for  us  a  place, 
That  we  may  be  where  now  Thou  art, 
And  look  upon  Clod's  face. 

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3  And  ever  on  our  earthly  path 

A  gleam  of  glory  lies, 
A  light  still  breaks  behind  the  cloud 
That  veiled  Thee  from  our  eyes. 

4  Lift  up  our  hearts,  lift  up  our  minds: 

Let  Thy  dear  grace  be  given, 
That,  while  we  wander  here  below, 
Our  treasure  be  in  heaven; 

5  That  where  Thou  art,  at  God's  right  hand, 

Our  hope,  our  love,  may  be: 
Dwell  Thou  in  us,  that  we  may  dwell 
For  evermore  in  Thee. 

Mrs.  Cecil  F.  Alexander,  1852  (Text  of  1858) 

249  8.7.8.7.D. 

QEE,  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph; 

See  the  King  in  royal  state, 
Riding  on  the  clouds,  His  chariot, 

To  His  heavenly  palace  gate : 
Hark!  the  choirs  of  angel  voices 

Joyful  Alleluias  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 

To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 

With  the  trump  of  jubilee? 
Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 

He  has  gained  the  victory; 
He  who  on  the  cross  did  suffer, 

He  who  from  the  grave  arose, 
He  has  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 

He  by  death  has  spoiled  His  foes. 

3  Thou  hast  raised  our  human  nature 

In  the  clouds  to  God's  righl  hand; 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 
There  with  Thee  in  glory  stand: 

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Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  angels, 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne; 
Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  ascension 

We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862 


250  7.7.7.7.  with  Alleluias. 

TTAIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 
To  His  throne  above  the  skies; 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Reascends  His  native  heaven.     Alleluia! 

2  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits : 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates; 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in.     Alleluia! 

3  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves; 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 

Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own.     Alleluia! 

4  See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above; 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love; 
Hark !  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below.     Alleluia! 

5  Still  for  us  His  death  He  pleads; 
Prevalent  He  intercedes; 

Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race.     Alleluia! 

6  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight 
High  above  yon  azure  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Following  Thee  beyond  the  skies.     Alleluia! 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1739:    verse  1,  line  2; 
verse  2,  line  1;   verse  6,  line  1,  alt. 

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251  HE  is  gone:  a  cloud  of  light  7.7.7.7.D. 

Has  received  Him  from  our  sight; 
High  in  heaven,  where  eye  of  men 
Follows  not,  nor  angel's  ken; 
Through  the  veils  of  time  and  space, 
Passed  into  the  Holiest  Place; 
All  the  toil,  the  sorrow  done, 
All  the  battle  fought  and  won. 

2  He  is  gone:  towards  their  goal 
World  and  Church  must  onward  roll; 
Far  behind  we  leave  the  past, 
Forward  are  our  glances  cast;  j 

Still  His  words  before  us  range 
Through  the  ages  as  they  change; 
Wheresoe'er  the  truth  shall  lead, 
He  will  give  whate'er  we  need. 

3  He  is  gone;  but  we  once  more 
Shall  behold  Him  as  before, 

In  the  heaven  of  heavens  the  same 
As  on  earth  He  went  and  came. 
In  the  many  mansions  there, 
Place  for  us  He  will  prepare; 
In  that  world  unseen,  unknown, 
He  and  we  may  yet  be  one. 

4  He  is  gone;  but,  not  in  vain, 
Wait  until  He  comes  again. 
He  is  risen,  He  is  not  here, 
Far  above  this  earthly  sphere; 
Evermore  in  heart  and  mind 
There  our  peace  in  Him  we  find: 
To  our  own  Eternal  Friend, 
Thitherward  let  us  ascend. 

Rev.  Arthur  P.  Stanley,  c.  1859  (Text  of  1870) 

252  r[niOU  art  gone  up  on  high  S.M.D. 

To  mansions  in  the  skies; 

And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 
The  solids  of  praise  arise: 

1SG 


THE   HEAVENLY   PRIESTHOOD 


But  we  arc  lingering  here, 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed; 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 

And  lead  us  to  Thy  rest. 

2  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high; 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 

To  pass  unto  Thy  crown: 
And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be; 
But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 

Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high; 

But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 

Attendant  in  Thy  train. 
O  by  Thy  saving  power 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand  in  that  dread  hour 

At  Thy  right  hand  on  high. 

Mrs.  Emma  L.  Toke,  1851 


€f)c  l^eatienlp  pttestfjooD 

253     \yHERE  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands,      L.M. 
The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  Great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  Guardian  of  mankind  appears. 

2  He  who  for  men  their  Surety  stood, 
And  poured  on  earth  His  precious  blood, 
Pursues  in  heaven  His  mighty  plan, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Friend  of  man. 

3  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  on  earth  a  brother's  eye; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame. 

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4  Our  Fellow-sufferer  yet  retains 
A  fellow-feeling  of  our  pains, 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies 
His  tears,  His  agonies,  and  cries. 

5  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  had  a  part; 
He  sympathizes  with  our  grief, 
And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

6  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known, 
And  ask  the  aids  of  heavenly  power 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

Michael  Bruce,  publ.  1781:   verse  1,  line  4,  verse  2,  lines  1, 
3,  4,  alt.  in  Scottish  "Translations  and  Paraphrases" 


254  O  JESUS>  Lord  most  meJciful?        7.6.7.6.D. 

Low  at  Thy  cross  I  lie; 

0  sinner's  Friend,  most  pitiful, 
Hear  my  bewailing  cry. 

1  come  to  Thee  with  mourning, 
I  come  to  Thee  in  woe; 

With  contrite  heart  returning, 
And  tears  that  overflow. 

2  O  gracious  Intercessor, 

0  Priest  within  the  veil, 
Plead,  for  a  lost  transgressor, 

The  blood  that  cannot  fail. 
I  spread  my  sins  before  Thee, 

1  tell  them  one  by  one; 

O  for  Thy  Name's  great  glory, 
Forgive  all  I  have  done. 

3  O  by  Thy  cross  and  passion, 

Thy  tenrs  and  agony, 
And  crown  of  cruel  fashion, 
And  death  on  Calvary; 

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By  all  that  untold  suffering 

Endured  by  Thee  alone; 
C)  Priest,  O  Spotless  Offering, 

Plead  for  me,  and  atone. 

4  And  in  this  heart  now  broken, 

Re-enter  Thou  and  reign; 
And  say,  by  that  dear  token, 

I  am  absolved  again; 
And  build  me  up,  and  guide  me, 

And  guard  me  day  by  day ; 
And  in  Thy  presence  hide  me, 

And  keep  my  soul  alway. 

Rev.  James  Hamilton,  18G7 

255  O  TH0U>  the  contrite  sinners'  Friend,     8.8.8.6. 

Who,  loving,  lov'st  them  to  the  end, 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  depend, 
That  Thou  wilt  plead  for  me. 

2  When,  weary  in  the  Christian  race, 
Far  off  appears  my  resting-place, 
And,  fainting,  I  mistrust  Thy  grace, 

Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

3  When  I  have  erred  and  gone  astray, 
Afar  from  Thine  and  wisdom's  way, 
And  see  no  glimmering  guiding  ray, 

Still,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

4  When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold, 
Strives  from  Thy  cross  to  loose  my  hold, 
Then  with  Thy  pitying  arms  enfold, 

And  plead,  ()  plead  for  me. 

5  And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near, 
O'ercast  with  sorrow,  pain,  and  fear, 
Then  to  my  fainting  sight  appear, 

Pleading  in  heaven  for  me. 

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G  When  the  full  light  of  heavenly  day 
Reveals  my  sins  in  dread  array, 
Say  Thou  hast  washed  them  all  away; 
O  say  Thou  plead'st  for  mo. 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1835:    verso  5,  line  2,  alt. 


Wbt  ^econD  Coming  anD  3jut)gmcnt 

256         LIGHT  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart,  CM. 

Star  of  the  coming  day, 
Arise,  and  with  Thy  morning  beams 
Chase  all  our  griefs  away. 

2  Come,  blessed  Lord,  bid  every  shore 

And  answering  island  sing 
The  praises  of  Thy  royal  Name, 
And  own  Thee  as  their  King. 

3  Bid  the  whole  earth,  responsive  now 

To  the  bright  world  above, 
Break  forth  in  rapturous  strains  of  joy 
In  memory  of  Thy  love. 

4  Lord,  Lord,  Thy  fair  creation  groans, 

The  air,  the  earth,  the  sea, 
In  unison  with  all  our  hearts, 
And  calls  aloud  for  Thee. 

5  Come,  then,  with  all  Thy  quickening  power, 

Willi  one  awakening  smile, 
And  bid  the  serpent's  trail  no  more 

Thy  beauteous  realms  defile. 

f>  Thine  was  (lie  cross,  with  all  its  fruits 
( )f  grace  and  peace  Divine: 
Be  Thine  the  crown  of  glory  now, 
The  palm  of  victory  Thine. 

Sir  Edward  Denny,  Cart.,  1842 

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257  QOME,  Lord,  and  tarry  not;  S.M. 

Bring  the  long-looked-for  day; 
O  why  these  years  of  waiting  lure, 
These  ages  of  delay? 

2  Come,  for  Thy  saints  still  wait; 

Daily  ascends  their  sigh: 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  "Come": 
Dost  Thou  not  hear  the  cry? 

3  Come,  for  creation  groans, 

Impatient  of  Thy  stay, 
Worn  out  with  these  long  years  of  ill, 
These  ages  of  delay. 

4  Come,  and  make  all  things  new; 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth; 
Restore  our  faded  Paradise, 
Creation's  second  birth. 

■ 
m  5  Come,  and  begin  Thy  reign 
Of  everlasting  peace ; 
Come,  take  the  kingdom  to  Thyself, 
Great  King  of  Righteousness. 

Rev.  Horatiua  Ronar,  1846 

258  REJOICE,  all  ye  believers,  7.6.7.6.D. 

And  let  your  lights  appear; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near: 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  He  draweth  nigh; 
Up,  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle: 

At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

2  See  that  your  lamps  are  burning; 
Replenish  them  with  oil; 
And  wait  for  your  salvation, 
The  end  of  earthly  toil. 

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The  watchers  on  the  mountain 
Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near, 

Go  meet  Him  as  He  coineth, 
With  Alleluias  clear. 

3  Ye  saints,  who  here  in  patience 

Your  cross  and  sufferings  bore, 
Shall  live  and  reign  for  ever, 

When  sorrow  is  no  more : 
Around  the  throne  of  glory 

The  Lamb  ye  shall  behold, 
In  triumph  cast  before  Him 

Your  diadems  of  gold. 

4  Our  Hope  and  Expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere. 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee. 

Laurentius  Laurenti,  1700. 
Trans,  by  Mrs.  Sarah  B.  Findlater,  1854 

259  TIFT  UP  y°ur  h°a('s>  rejoice,  G.6.G.6.D. 

Redemption  draweth  nigh; 
Now  breathes  a  softer  air, 

Now  shines  a  milder  sky; 
The  early  trees  put  forth 

Their  new  and  tender  leaf; 

Hushed  is  the  moaning  wind 

That  told  of  winter's  grief. 

2  Lift  up  your  heads,  rejoice, 

Redemption  draweth  nigh; 
Now  mount  the  laden  clouds, 

Now  flames  the  darkening  sky; 
The  early  scattered  drops 

Descend  with  heavy  fall, 
And  to  the  waiting  earth 

The  hidden  thunders  call. 

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3  Lift  up  your  heads,  rejoice, 

Redemption  draweth  nigh; 

O  note  the  varying  signs 

Of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky; 
The  God  of  glory  conies 

In  gentleness  and  might, 
To  comfort  and  alarm, 

To  succor  and  to  smite. 

4  He  comes,  the  wide  world's  King, 

He  comes,  the  true  heart's  Friend, 
New  gladness  to  begin, 

And  ancient  wrong  to  end ; 
He  comes,  to  fill  with  light 

The  weary  waiting  eye : 
Lift  up  your  heads,  rejoice, 

Redemption  draweth  nigh. 

Rev.  Thomaa  T.  Lynch,  1856 

2fi0  .    8.7.8.8.7.7.7.7.7. 

rpHOU  art  coming,  0  my  Saviour, 
Thou  art  coming,  O  my  King, 
In  Thy  beauty  all  resplendent; 
In  Thy  glory  all  transcendent : 

Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing: 
( !oming!  in  the  opening  east 

Herald  brightness  slowly  swells; 
Coming!  0  my  glorious  Priest, 

Hear  we  not  Thy  golden  bells? 

2  Thou  art  coming,  Thou  art  coming; 

We  shall  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way, 
We  shall  see  Thee,  we  shall  know  Thee, 
We  shall  bless  Thee,  we  shall  show  Thee 

All  our  hearts  could  never  say: 
What  an  anthem  that  will  be, 

Ringing  out  our  love  to  Thee, 
Pouring  out  our  rapture  sweet 

At  Thine  own  all-glorious  feet. 

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3  0  the  joy  to  see  Thee  reigning, 

Thee,  my  own  beloved  Lord' 
Every  tongue  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing 

Brought  to  Thee  with  glad  aeeord; 
Thee,  my  Master  and  my  Friend, 

Vindicated  and  enthroned; 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end 

Glorified,  adored,  and  owned. 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1873 

261  ^EN  thousand  times  ten  thousand     7.G.8.6.D. 

In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light : 
'Tis  finished,  all  is  finished, 

Their  fight  with  death  and  sin: 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 
And  let  the  victors  in. 

2  What  rush  of  alleluias 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh ! 
O  day,  for  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made; 
O  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand  fold  repaid! 

3  O  then  what  raptured  greetings 

On  Tanaan's  happy  shore; 

What  knitting  severed  friendships  up 

Where  partings  are  no  more! 
Then  eyes  with  joy  shall  sparkle, 

That  brimmed  witli  tears  of  late; 
Orphans  no  longer  fatherless, 

Nor  widows  desolate. 


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4  Bring  near  Thy  great  salvation, 

Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 
Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 

Then  take  Thy  power,  and  reign: 
Appear,  Desire  of  nations, 

Thine  exiles  long  for  home; 
Show  in  the  heaven  Thy  promised  sign; 

Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come. 

Rev.  Henry  Alford,  1867 

262  8.9.8.8.9.8.G.6.4.8. 

YyAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying; 

The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying, 
Awake,  Jerusalem,  at  last! 
Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices: 

Come  forth,  ye  virgins,  night  is  past! 

The  Bridegroom  comes;  awake, 

Your  lamps  with  gladness  take; 

Alleluia! 

And  for  His  marriage-feast  prepare, 

For  ye  must  go  to  meet  Him  there. 

2  Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 
And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing; 

She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom : 
For  her  Lord  comes  down  all  glorious, 
The  Strong  in  grace,  in  truth  Victorious, 
Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come. 
Ah,  come,  Thou  blessed  Lord, 
O  Jesus,  Son  of  God; 
Alleluia! 
We  follow  till  the  halls  we  see 
Where  Thou  hast  bid  us  sup  with  Thee. 

3  Now  let  all  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal 

Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne; 

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Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 

Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 
What  there  is  ours; 
But  we  rejoice  and  sing  to  Thee 
Our  hymn  of  joy  eternally. 

Rev.  Philip  Nirolai,  1599: 
trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858,  L863 

263  C.M. 

HPHE  King  shall  come  when  morning  dawns, 

And  light  triumphant  breaks; 
When  beauty  gilds  the  eastern  hills, 
And  life  to  joy  awakes. 

2  Not  as  of  old  a  little  child 

To  bear,  and  fight,  and  die, 
But  crowned  with  glory  like  the  sun 
That  lights  the  morning  sky. 

3  O  brighter  than  the  rising  morn 

When  He,  victorious,  rose, 
And  left  the  lonesome  place  of  death, 
Despite  the  rage  of  foes ;  — 

4  O  brighter  than  that  glorious  morn 

Shall  this  fair  morning  be, 
When  Christ,  our  King,  in  beauty  comes, 
And  we  His  face  shall  see. 

5  The  King  shall  come  when  morning  dawns, 

And  earth's  dark  nighl  is  past : 
0  haste  the  rising  of  that  morn, 
The  day  that  aye  shall  last; 

0  And  let  the  endless  bliss  begin, 
By  weary  saints  foretold, 
When  right  shall  triumph  over  wrong, 
And  truth  shall  be  extolled. 


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7  The  King  shall  come  when  morning  dawns, 
And  light  and  beauty  brings: 
Hail,  Christ  the  Lord!  Thy  people  pray, 
Come  quickly,  King  of  kings. 

Rev.  John  Brownlie,  1907:    based  on  the  Greek 


264        JESUS  came,  the  heavens  adoring,  8.7.8.7.8.7. 

Came  with  peace  from  realms  on  high; 
Jesus  came  for  man's  redemption, 
Lowly  came  on  earth  to  die; 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Came  in  deep  humility. 

2  Jesus  comes  again  in  mercy, 

When  our  hearts  are  bowed  with  care; 
Jesus  comes  again  in  answer 
To  an  earnest,  heartfelt  prayer; 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Comes  to  save  us  from  despair. 

3  Jesus  comes  to  hearts  rejoicing, 

Bringing  news  of  sins  forgiven; 
Jesus  comes  in  sounds  of  gladness, 
Leading  souls  redeemed  to  heaven; 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Now  the  gate  of  death  is  riven. 

4  Jesus  comes  in  joy  and  sorrow, 

Shares  alike  our  hopes  and  fears; 
Jesus  comes,  whate'er  befalls  us, 

Glads  our  hearts,  and  dries  our  tears; 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Cheering  e'en  our  failing  years. 

5  Jesus  comes  on  clouds  triumphant, 

When  the  heavens  shall  pass  away; 
Jesus  comes  again  in  glory; 
Lei  us  then  our  homage  pay, 

Alleluia!  ever  singing 
Till  the  dawn  of  endless  day. 

Rev.  Godfrey  Tlii-in*.  1864 
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265  8.7.8.7,1.7 

J^O!  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favored  sinners  slain; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train: 

Alleluia! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced,  and  nailed  Him  to  the  Tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth,  shall  flee  away; 

All  who  hate  Him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day; 

Come  to  judgment! 
Come  to  judgment,  come  away! 

4  Now  Redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear! 
All  His  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air: 

Alleluia ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear! 

5  Yea,  Amen!  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  throne; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  ^lory, 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own. 

O  come  quickly; 
Alleluia!  come,  Lord,  come. 

Verses,  1.  2,  5,  Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1768;   verses  3.  t. 
Rev.  John  Cennick,  1752:    arr.  and  alt.  by  Rev.  Martin  Madan,  1760 


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26fi  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

THREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 
^     The  end  of  things  created! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated! 
The  trumpet  sounds;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before: 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing: 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated! 
Beneath  His  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 


267 


Verse  1,  Anon.  1802;   verses  2,  3,  4,  Rev.  William  B.  Collyer,  1812: 
alt.  by  Rev.  Thomas  Cotterill,  1820 


14.14.14.14. 

J^EHOLD,  the  Bridegroom  comet h  in  the  middle  of  the 
night, 

And  blest  is  he  whose  loins  are  girt,  whose  lamp  is  burn- 
ing bright; 


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Bui   woe  to  that  dull  servant   whom  the  Master  shall 

surprise 
With  lamp  untrimmed,  unburning,  and  with  slumber  in 

his  eyes. 

2  Do  thou,  my  soul,  beware,  beware1  lest  thou  in  sleep  sink 

down, 
I -est   thou  be  given  o'er  to  death,  and  lose  the  golden 

crown; 
But  see  that  thou  be  sober,  with  a  watchful  eye,  and  thus 
Cry,  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy  God  have  mercy  upon  us!" 

3  That  day,  the  day  of  fear,  shall  come:  my  soul,  slack 

not  thy  toil, 

But  light  thy  lamp,  and  feed  it  well,  and  make  it  bright 
with  oil; 

Who  knowest  not  how  soon  may  sound  the  cry  at  even- 
tide, 

"Behold,  the  Bridegroom  comes!  Arise!  Go  forth  to 
meet  the  Bride !" 

4  Beware,    my   soul!  take   then   good   heed   lest   thou   in 

slumber  lie, 
And,    like   the   five,    remain   without,    and    knock,    and 

vainly  cry; 
But  watch,  and  bear  thy  lamp  undimmed,  and  Christ 

shall  gird  thee  on 
His  own   bright  wedding-robe  of  light,  —  the  glory  of 

the  Son. 

Midnight  Office  of  the  Greek  Church. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Gerard  Moultrie,  1864 

268  T)AY  of  wrath!  0  day  of  mourning!  8.8.8. 

See  fulfilled  the  prophets'  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning! 

2  ()  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 

When  from  heaven  Hie  Judge  descendeth, 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth. 

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3  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  ttingeth; 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth; 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking; 

All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo,  the  book,  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded: 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

G  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading, 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 
When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 

8  King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us. 

9  Think,  kind  Jesus,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation. 

10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me; 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me? 

11  Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution 
Ere  that  reckoning-day's  conclusion. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning; 
Spare,  0  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning. 

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13  Thou  the  sinful  woman  savedsl ; 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest; 
And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsafes!. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing; 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying. 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep  O  place  me; 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me; 
But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

16  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Low  I  kneel  with  heart-submission; 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 

18  Ah,  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning! 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning, 
Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him; 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  him : 

19  Lord,  all  pitying,  Jesus  blest, 
Grant  us  Thine  eternal  rest. 

Thomas  of  Celano,  13th  cent.     Trans,  by 
Rev.  William  J.  Irons,  1848:   verse  1,  line  2;  verse  19,  alt. 

269  O  G0D>  mine  inm°st  soul  convert,     8.8.6.8.8.6. 

And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 
Eternal  things  impress; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late; 
Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

2  Before  me  place  in  dread  array 
The  pomp  of  thai  tremendous  day, 

When  Thou  with  clouds  shall  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  Thy  bar; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  1  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom? 

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3  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  the  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  Thee  above, 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  174'.):    verse  1,  lines  5,  6,  alt. 

270  8.8.8.8.8.8. 
Q  QUICKLY  come,  dread  Judge  of  all; 

For,  awful  though  Thine  advent  be, 
All  shadows  from  the  truth  will  fall, 

And  falsehood  die,  in  sight  of  Thee : 
O  quickly  come;  for  doubt  and  fear 
Like  clouds  dissolve  when  Thou  art  near. 

2  0  quickly  come,  great  King  of  all; 

Reign  all  around  us,  and  within; 
Let  sin  no  more  our  souls  enthral, 

Let  pain  and  sorrow  die  with  sin: 
O  quickly  come;  for  Thou  alone 
Canst  make  Thy  scattered  people  one. 

3  O  quickly  come,  true  Life  of  all; 

For  death  is  mighty  all  around; 
On  every  home  his  shadows  fall, 

On  every  heart  his  mark  is  found : 
O  quickly  come;  for  grief  and  pain 
Can  never  cloud  Thy  glorious  reign. 

4  O  quickly  come,  sure  Light  of  all ; 

For  gloomy  night  broods  o'er  our  way; 
And  weakly  souls  begin  to  fall 

With  weary  watching  for  the  day: 
O  quickly  come;  for  round  Thy  throne 
No  eye  is  blind,  no  night  is  known. 

Rev.  Lawrence  Tuttiett,  1854 

271  XHAT  (lay  of  wrath>  that  dreadful  day         L.M. 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away! 
What  power  shall  be  the1  sinner's  stay? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day? 

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2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead; 

3  O  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

Thomas  of  Oelano,  13th  cent. 
Trans,  by  Sir  Walter  Srott,  Hart.,  18U5 


Cfje  i£)oIp  ©Do0t 

272         QOME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire,  L.M. 

And  lighten  with  celestial  fire. 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart: 

2  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight: 

3  Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace. 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home: 
Where  Thou  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

4  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  of  both,  to  be  but  One: 
That  through  the  ages  all  along 
This  may  be  our  endless  song: 

5  Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

\uori.  (Latin,  10th  cent.).     Trans,  by  Bishop  John  Cosin,  lf>27 

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273  10.10.10.10. 

CPIRIT  of  God,  descend  upon  my  heart; 

Wean  it  from  earth;  through  all  its  pulses  move; 
Stoop  to  my  weakness,  mighty  as  Thou  art, 
And  make  me  love  Thee  as  I  ought  to  love. 

2  I  ask  no  dream,  no  prophet-ecstasies, 

No  sudden  rending  of  the  veil  of  clay, 
No  angel-visitant,  no  opening  skies; 
But  take  the  dimness  of  my  soul  away. 

3  Hast  Thou  not  bid  us  love  Thee,  God  and  King? 

All,  all  Thine  own,  soul,  heart,  and  strength,  and  mind; 
I  see  Thy  cross  —  there  teach  my  heart  to  cling: 
O  let  me  seek  Thee,  and  0  let  me  find. 

4  Teach  me  to  feel  that  Thou  art  always  nigh ; 

Teach  me  the  struggles  of  the  soul  to  bear, 
To  check  the  rising  doubt,  the  rebel  sigh; 
Teach  me  the  patience  of  unanswered  prayer. 

5  Teach  me  to  love  Thee  as  Thine  angels  love, 

One  holy  passion  filling  all  my  frame; 
The  baptism  of  the  heaven-descended  Dove, 
My  heart  an  altar,  and  Thy  love  the  flame. 

Rev.  George  Croly,  1854 

274  H0LY  Spirit>  he^venly  Dov(n  7.7.7.6. 

Dew  descending  from  above, 
Breath  of  life  and  Fire  of  Love; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

2  Thou  whom  Jesus,  from  His  throne, 
Gave  to  cheer  and  help  His  own, 
That  they  might  not  be  alone; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

3  All  our  evil  passions  kill, 
Bend  aright  our  stubborn  will, 
Though  we  grieve  Thee,  patient  still; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

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4  Come  to  strengthen  all  the  weak, 
Give  Thy  courage  to  the  meek, 

Teach  our  faltering  tongues  to  speak; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

5  Come  to  aid  the  souls  who  yearn 
More  of  truth  Divine  to  learn, 
And  with  deeper  love  to  burn; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

6  Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way, 
Warn  us  when  we  go  astray, 
Plead  within  us  when  we  pray; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

7  Holy,  loving,  as  Thou  art, 
Come,  and  live  within  our  heart; 
Never  more  from  us  depart; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

Rev.  Richard  F.  Littledale,  1867,  and  Rev.  Thomas  B.  Pollock,  1868: 
arr.  in  "Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,"  1875 

275         T°  Thec'  °  Comforter  Divine,  8.8.6. 

For  all  Thy  grace  and  power  benign, 
Sing  we  Alleluia! 

2  To  Thee,  whose  faithful  love  had  place 
In  God's  great  covenant  of  grace, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

3  To  Thee,  whose  faithful  voice  doth  win 
The  wandering  from  the  ways  of  sin, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

1  To  Thee,  whose  faithful  power  doth  heal, 
Enlighten,  sanctify,  and  seal, 
Sing  we  Alleluia! 

5  To  Thee,  whose  faithful  truth  is  shown 
By  every  promise  made  our  own, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

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6  To  Thee,  our  Teacher  and  our  Friend, 
Our  faithful  Leader  to  the  end, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

7  To  Thee,  by  Jesus  Christ  sent  down, 
Of  all  His  gifts  the  sum  and  crown, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

8  To  Thee,  who  art  with  Cod  the  Son 
And  God  the  Father  ever  One, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1872 

276     0UR  ble8t  Redeemer>  ere  He  breathed  8.6.8.4. 

His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  in  semblance  of  a  dove, 

With  sheltering  wings  outspread, 
The  holy  balm  of  peace  and  love 
On  earth  to  shed. 

3  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  Guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

4  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even. 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

5  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Are  His  alone 

6  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see: 
( )  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  Thee. 

Harriot  Auber,  1829 

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277 

QRACK  >US  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost,                 7.7.7.5. 

Taught  by  Thee  we  covet  most, 
Of  Thy  gifts  at  Pentecost, 
Holy,  heavenly  love. 

2 

Love  is  kind,  and  suffers  long; 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong; 
Love  than  death  itself  more  strong; 
Therefore  give  us  love 

3 

Prophecy  will  fade  away, 
Melting  in  the  light  of  day; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay; 
Therefore  give  us  love. 

4 

Faith  will  vanish  into  sight; 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight; 
Love  in  heaven  will  shine  more  bright; 
Therefore  give  us  love. 

5 

Faith  and  hope  and  love  we  see, 
Joining  hand  in  hand,  agree; 
But  the  greatest  of  the  three, 
And  the  best,  is  love. 

6 

From  the  overshadowing 
Of  Thy  gold  and  silver  wing, 
Shed  on  us  who  to  Thee  sing 
Holy,  heavenly  love. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth.  1862 

278 

(  <<  )ME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove,         CM. 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2 

Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toys; 

Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

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3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great ! 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707:   verse  4,  line  1,  alt. 

279  POME  to  our  poor  nature's  night  7.7.7. 

With  Thy  blessed  inward  light, 
Holy  Ghost  the  Infinite, 
Comforter  Divine. 

2  We  are  sinful  —  cleanse  us,  Lord  ; 
Sick  and  faint,  Thy  strength  afford; 
Lost,  until  by  Thee  restored, 

Comforter  Divine. 

3  Orphans  are  our  souls,  and  poor; 
( rive  us  from  Thy  heavenly  store 
Faith,  love,  joy  for  evermore, 

Comforter  Divine. 

4  Like  the  dew  Thy  peace  distil; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still, 

Comforter  Divine. 

5  With  us,  for  us,  intercede, 

And  with  voiceless  groanings  plead 
Our  unutterable  need. 
Comforter  Divine. 

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6  In  us,  "Abba,  Father,"  cry, 
Earnest  of  the  bliss  on  high, 
Seal  of  immortality, 
Comforter  Divine. 

7  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God; 
Upwards,  by  the  starry  road, 
Bear  us  to  Thy  high  abode, 
Comforter  Divine. 

George  Rawson 

1853,  1876 

280         H0LY  Spirit> Truth  Divino> 

Dawn  upon  this  soul  of  mine; 
Word  of  God  and  inward  Light, 
Wake  my  spirit,  clear  my  sight. 

7.7.7.7. 

2  Holy  Spirit,  Love  Divine, 
Glow  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Kindle  every  high  desire ; 
Perish  self  in  Thy  pure  fire! 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Power  Divine, 
Fill  and  nerve  this  will  of  mine; 
By  Thee  may  I  strongly  live, 
Bravely  bear,  and  nobly  strive. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  Right  Divine, 

King  within  my  conscience  reign ; 
Be  my  Law,  and  I  shall  be 
Firmly  bound,  for  ever  free. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  Peace  Divine, 
Still  this  restless  heart  of  mine; 
Speak  to  calm  this  tossing  sea, 
Stayed  in  Thy  tranquillity. 

6  Holy  Spirit,  Joy  Divine, 
Gladden  Thou  this  heart  of  mine; 
In  the  desert  ways  I  sing, 
"Spring,  O  Well,  for  ever  spring." 

Key.  Samuel  Long! 

rllow,  1864 

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281  (JOME,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

Shed  on  us  from  above 
Thine  own  bright  ray: 
Divinely  good  Thou  art ; 
Thy  sacred  gifts  impart 
To  gladden  each  sad  heart: 

O  come  to-day. 

2  Come,  tenderest  Friend  and  best, 
Our  most  delightful  Guest, 

With  soothing  power: 
Rest,  which  the  weary  know; 
Shade,  'mid  the  noontide  glow; 
Peace,  when  deep  griefs  o'erflow,  — 

Cheer  us  this  hour. 

3  Come,  Light  serene,  and  still 
Our  inmost  bosoms  fill; 

Dwell  in  each  breast : 
We  know  no  dawn  but  Thine; 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  Divine 
On  our  dark  souls  to  shine 

And  make  us  blest. 

4  Exalt  our  low  desires; 
Extinguish  passion's  fires; 

Heal  every  wound : 
Our  stubborn  spirits  bend, 
Our  icy  coldness  end, 
Our  devious  steps  attend, 

While  heavenward  bound. 

5  Come,  all  the  faithful  bless: 
Let  all  who  Christ  confess 

His  praise  employ; 
Give  virtue's  rich  reward; 
Victorious  death  accord, 
And,  with  our  glorious  Lord, 

Eternal  joy. 

Anon.  (Latin,  12th  cent.).     Trans,  by  Rev.  Ray  Palmer,  1858 

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282         (3-RACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  Divine,  7.7./ 

Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  full  of  heaven  and  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened, sinner  free; 

Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  His  precious  blood. 


3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  Thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way, 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  Divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 


John  Stocker,  1777 


283         QOME,  0  Creator  Spirit  blest,  L.M. 

And  in  our  hearts  take  up  Thy  rest ; 
Spirit  of  grace,  with  heavenly  aid 
Come  to  the  souls  whom  Thou  hast  made. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  we  cry, 

Sent  to  the  earth  from  God  Most  High, 
Fountain  of  life  and  Fire  of  love, 
And  our  Anointing  from  above. 

3  Bringing  from  heaven  our  seven-fold  dower, 
Sign  of  our  God's  right  hand  of  power, 

()  blessed  Spirit,  promised  long, 
Thy  coming  wakes  the  head  to  song. 

1   Make  our  dull  minds  with  rapture  glow, 
Lei  human  hearts  with  love  o'erflow; 
And,  when  our  feeble  flesh  would  fail, 
May  Thine  immortal  .strength  prevail. 

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5 

Far  from  our  souls  the  foe  repel, 
Grant  us  in  peace  henceforth  to  dwell; 
111  shall  not  come,  nor  harm  betide. 
If  only  Thou  wilt  be  our  Guide. 

6 

Show  us  the  Father,  Holy  One, 
Help  us  to  know  the  Eternal  Son; 
Spirit  Divine,  for  evermore 
Thee  will  we  trust  and  Thee  adore. 

Anon.  (Latin,  10th 
Transln.  compiled  by  the  Editor 

cent.) 
1910 

284 

JJOLY  Spirit,  Lord  of  light, 

From  Thy  clear  celestial  height 
Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give. 

1.1.1. 

2 

Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor, 
Come  with  treasures  which  endure, 
Come,  Thou  Light  of  all  that  live. 

3 

Thou,  of  all  consolers  best, 
Thou,  the  soul's  delightsome  Guest, 
Dost  refreshing  peace  bestow. 

4  Thou  in  toil  art  comfort  sweet, 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat, 
Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

5 

Light  immortal,  Light  Divine, 
Visit  Thou  these  hearts  of  Thine, 
And  our  inmost  being  fill. 

6 

If  Thou  take  Thy  grace  away, 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay; 
All  his  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

7 

Heal  our  wounds;  our  strength  renew; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew; 
Wash  the  -tains  of  guilt  away. 

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8  Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill; 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 

9  Thou,  on  those  who  evermore 
Thee  confess  and  Thee  adore, 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend : 

10  Give  them  comfort  when  they  die, 
Give  them  life  with  Thee  on  high; 
Give  them  joys  that  never  end. 


Anon.  (Latin,  12th  cent.). 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Edward  Caswall,  1848 


285         O  GRANT  us  light,  that  we  may  know         L.M. 
The  wisdom  Thou  alone  canst  give; 
That  truth  may  guide  where'er  we  go, 
And  virtue  bless  where'er  we  live. 

2  O  grant  us  light,  that  we  may  see 

Where  error  lurks  in  human  lore, 
And  turn  our  doubting  minds  to  Thee, 
And  love  Thy  simple  word  the  more. 

3  O  grant  us  light,  that  we  may  learn 

How  dead  is  life  from  Thee  apart, 
How  sure  is  joy  for  all  who  turn 
To  Thee  an  undivided  heart. 

4  O  grant  us  light,  in  grief  and  pain, 

To  lift  our  burdened  hearts  above, 
And  count  the  very  cross  a  gain, 
And  bless  our  Father's  hidden  love. 

5  0  grant  us  light,  when,  soon  or  late, 

All  earthly  scenes  shall  pass  away, 
In  Thee  to  find  t he  open  gate 

To  deathless  home  and  endless  day. 

Rev.  Lawrence  Tuttiett,  1864 

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286     (  1(  )ME>  dearest  Lord>  descend  and  dwell  L.M. 

By  faith  and  love4  in  every  breast; 
Then  shall  we  know  and  taste  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength; 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess 

And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  Thine  unmeasurable  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done 

By  all  the  Church,  through  Christ  His  Son. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1709 


287     QOME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove,  L.M. 

With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God: 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  pastures  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest : 

Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there. 

Rev.  Simon  Browne.  1720: 
alt.  in  Ash  and  Evans'  "Collection,"  17G9,  and  elsewhere 


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288       0  TH0U  that  Nearest  prayer,  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

At  lend  our  humble  cry, 
And  let  Thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high: 
We  plead  .the  promise  of  Thy  word; 
Grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry, 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  children's  wants  supply, 
Much  more  wilt  Thou  Thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  Thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father,  Thou! 

We,  children  of  Thy  grace! 
O  let  Thy  Spirit  now 

Descend,  and  fill  the  place; 
That  all  may  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  Thy  Name. 

4  O  may  that  sacred  Fire, 

Descending  from  above, 
Our  quickened  hearts  inspire 

With  fervent  zeal  and  love, 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
And  teach  our  earth-bound  souls  to  rise. 

5  And  send  Thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord, 
With  great  success  to  crown 

The  preaching  of  Thy  word; 
Till  heathen  lands  shall  own  Thy  sway, 
And  cast  their  idol-gods  away. 

John  Burton,  .Jr.,  L824:   verse  4,  linos  3,  G,  alt. 


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Inspiration  of  tfjc  i^olp  Scriptures 

289  O  W0RD  of  God  Incarnate,  7.G.7.6.D. 

()  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sky; 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 
That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 
Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

2  The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 

Received  the  gift  Divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket. 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored; 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ,  the  living  Word. 

3  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world. 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
'Mid  mists  and  rocks  and  quicksands, 

Still  guides,  O  Christ,  to  Thee. 

4  O  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  purest  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light,  as  of  old. 
O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended. 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  1867 


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290  gOW  precious  is  the  book  Divine,  CM. 

By  inspiration  given: 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

Rev.  John  Fawcett,  1782 

291  JjAMP  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace  CM. 

Our  path  when  wont  to  stray; 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heavenly  grace, 
Brook  by  the  traveller's  way; 

2  Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  wre  feed; 

True  manna  from  on  high; 
Our  guide  and  chart,  wherein  we  read 
Of  realms  beyond  the  sky; 

3  Pillar  of  fire,  through  wratches  dark, 

Or  radiant  cloud  by  day; 
When  waves  would  whelm  our  tossing  bark, 
Our  anchor  and  our  stay; 

4  Word  of  the  ever-living  God, 

Will  of  His  glorious  Son:  — 
Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod, 
Or  heaven  itself  be  won? 

5  Yet  to  unfold  thy  hidden  worth, 

Thy  mysteries  to  reveal, 
rri!;il  Spirit  which  first  gave  thee  forth 
Thy  volume  must  unseal. 

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6  And  we,  if  we  aright  would  learn 
The  wisdom  it  imparts, 
Must  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn 
With  simple,  childlike  hearts. 

Bernard  Barton,  1S3G 

292  BREAK  Thou  the  bread  of  life,       G.4.G.4.D. 

Dear  Lord,  to  me, 
As  Thou  didst  break  the  loaves 

Beside  the  sea; 
Beyond  the  sacred  page 

I  seek  Thee,  Lord; 
My  spirit  pants  for  Thee, 

O  living  Word. 

2  Bless  Thou  the  truth,  dear  Lord, 

To  me  —  to  me  — 
As  Thou  didst  bless  the  bread 

By  Galilee; 
Then  shall  all  bondage  cease, 

All  fetters  fall; 
And  I  shall  find  my  peace, 

My  All  in  all. 

Mary  Ann  Lathbury,  1877 

293  JTATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  word  CM. 

What  endless  glory  shims; 
For  ever  be  Thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 


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1  ( )  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  Thou  for  ever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

Anne  Steele,  1760 

294        THE  heavens  declare  Thy  glory,  Lord;  L.M. 

In  every  star  Thy  wisdom  shines; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  Thy  word, 
We  read  Thy  Name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 
And  nights  and  days,  Thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blest  volume  Thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  Thy  justice  and  Thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  Thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand; 
So  wrhen  Thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  Thy  spreading  gospel  rest 

Till  through  the  world  Thy  Truth  has  run; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise; 
Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light: 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise, 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  Thy  judgments  right. 

(>  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view 
In  souls  renewed,  and  sins  forgiven: 

Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  Thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

Psalm  xix.    Rev.  [saac  Watts,  171(.) 

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295  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

r^HRIST  in  His  word  draws  near; 
Hush,  moaning  voice  of  fear, 
He  bids  thee  cease; 
With  songs  sincere  and  sweet 
Let  us  arise,  and  meet 
Him  who  comes  forth  to  greet 
Our  souls  with  peace. 

2  Rising  above  thy  care, 
Meet  Him  as  in  the  air, 

0  weary  heart; 
Put  on  joy's  sacred  dress; 
Lo,  as  He  comes  to  bless, 
Quite  from  thy  weariness 

Set  free  thou  art. 

3  For  works  of  love  and  praise 
He  brings  thee  summer  days, 

Warm  days  and  bright ; 
Winter  is  past  and  gone, 
Now  He,  salvation's  Sun, 
Shineth  on  every  one 

With  mercy's  light. 

4  From  the  bright. sky  above, 
Clad  in  His  robes  of  love, 

'Tis  He,  our  Lord! 
Dim  earth  itself  grows  clear, 
As  His  light  draweth  near: 
O  let  us  hush  and  hear 

His  holy  word. 

Rev.  Thomas  T.  Lynch,  1855 

296  G0D< in  the  ?os^01  of  His  Son>  LM- 

Makes  His  eternal  counsels  known; 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

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2  Here  sinners  of  a  humble  frame 

May  taste  His  grace,  and  learn  His  Name; 
May  read,  in  characters  of  blood, 
The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

3  The  prisoner  here  may  break  his  chains; 
The  weary  rest  from  all  his  pains; 
The  captive  feel  his  bondage  cease; 
The  mourner  find  the  way  of  peace. 

4  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies; 
Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  0  grant  us  grace,  Almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  Thy  holy  word; 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

Verses  1,  2,  Rev.  Benjamin  Beddome,  1787,  alt.: 
verses  3,  4,  5,  Rev.  Thomas  Cotterill,  1819 

297               JjORD,  Thy  word  abideth,                      6.6.G.6. 
And  our  footsteps  guideth; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

2  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  word  doth  cheer  us; 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

3  When  the  storms  arc4  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

4  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure. 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  word  imparted 
To  Hie  si?n])l<^-h<iart cm IV* 

INSPIRATION   OF  THE   HOLY   SCRIPTURES 


5  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succor  to  the  living; 
Word  of  Life,  supplying 

Comfort  to  the  dying! 

G  0  that  we,  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  tear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee. 

Rev.  Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  Bart.,  1861 

298  rJ^HE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word,        CM. 

And  brings  the  truth  to  sight; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic,  like  the  sun: 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heal : 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 
hi  brighter  world-  above. 

William  Cowper,  1779 


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€be  Cfjutct) 

299     CITY  of  Cod'  how  broad  and  far  CM- 

Outspread  thy  walls  sublime! 
The  true  thy  chartered  freemen  are 
Of  every  age  and  clime. 

2  One  holy  Church,  one  army  strong, 

One  steadfast  high  intent, 
One  working  band,  one  harvest-song, 
One  King  Omnipotent! 

3  How  purely  hath  thy  speech  come  down 

From  man's  primeval  youth; 
How  grandly  hath  thine  empire  grown 
Of  freedom,  love,  and  truth! 

4  How  gleam  thy  watchfires  through  the  night 

With  never-fainting  ray! 
How  rise  thy  towers,  serene  and  bright, 
To  meet  the  dawning  day ! 

5  In  vain  the  surge's  angry  shock, 

In  vain  the  drifting  sands: 
Unharmed  upon  the  eternal  Rock 
The  eternal  city  stands. 

Rev.  Samuel  Johnson,  1S(H) 

300       I  L0VE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord,  B.M. 

The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  0  God: 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 
I )ear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

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3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cafes  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  Divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

G  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Psalm  cxxxvii.     Rev.  Timothy  Dwight,  1800 

301  8.7.8.7.D. 

Q.LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God; 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken 

Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode: 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose0 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  Love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  (laughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove: 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  Hows  their  thirst  to  assuage; 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age? 


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3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near: 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray. 

4  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779 

302  8.7.8.7.8.7. 

T^HRIST  is  made  the  sure  Foundation, 
Christ  the  Head  and  Corner-stone, 
Chosen  of  the  Lord  and  precious, 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one; 
Holy  Zion's  help  for  ever, 
And  her  confidence  alone. 

2  All  that  dedicated  city, 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 
In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melody; 
God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 

In  glad  hymns  eternally. 

3  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 

Come,  ()  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day: 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 
Hear  Thy  people  as  they  pray; 

And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 

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4  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 

What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 
What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  ever 

With  the  blessed  to  retain, 
And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

5  Laud  and  honor  to  the  Father, 

Laud  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Laud  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One, 
One  in  might,  and  One  in  glory, 

While  unending  ages  run. 

Anon.  (Latin,  7th  rent.).     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1851: 
alt.  in  "Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,"  1861 

303  8.7.8.7.D. 

THROUGH  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 

Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 
Singing  songs  of  expectation, 

Marching  to  the  promised  land: 
Clear  before  us  through  the  darkness 

Gleams  and  burns  the  guiding  light; 
Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother, 

Stepping  fearless  through  the  night. 

2  One  the  light  of  God's  own  presence 

O'er  His  ransomed  people  shed, 
Chasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 

Brightening  all  the  path  we  tread; 
One  the  object  of  our  journey, 

One  the  faith  which  never  tires, 
One  the  earnest  looking  forward, 

One  the  hope  our  God  inspires; 

3  One  the  strain  that  lips  of  thousands 

Lift  as  from  the  heart  of  one, 
One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 
One  the  march  in  God  begun; 


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One  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 
On  the  far  eternal  shore, 
Where  the  One  Almighty  Father 
Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 

4  Onward,  therefore,  pilgrim  brothers, 

Onward,  with  the  cross  our  aid ; 
Bear  its  shame,  and  fight  its  battle, 

Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade: 
Soon  shall  come  the  great  awaking, 

Soon  the  rending  of  the  tomb; 
Then  the  scattering  of  all  shadows, 

And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom. 

Bernhardt  S.  Ingemann,  1825. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Sabine  Baring-Gould,  1807,  is?.") 

304  THE  Church's  one  Foundation  7.6.7.6. D. 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word : 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride; 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth; 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 

3  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  oppressed, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distressed, 
Yet  saints  their  watch  arc  keeping, 

Their  cry   goes  up,   "How  long0" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 

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4  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious  ' 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

5  Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won: 
0  happy  ones  and  holy! 

Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we, 
Like  them  the  meek  and  lowly, 

On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee. 

Rev.  Samuel  J.  Stone.  1866 

305             JESUS,  with  Thy  Church  abide,             7.7.7.6. 
Be  her  Saviour,  Lord,  and  Guide, 
While  on  earth  her  faith  is  tried: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

2  Keep  her  life  and  doctrine  pure; 
Grant  her  patience  to  endure, 
Trusting  in  Thy  promise  sure : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

3  May  she  one  in  doctrine  be, 
One  in  truth  and  charity, 
Winning  all  to  faith  in  Thee : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

4  May  she  guide  the  poor  and  blind, 
Seek  the  lost  until  she  find, 
And  the  broken-hearted  bind: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

5  Save  her  love  from  growing  cold, 
Make  her  watchmen  strong  and  bold, 
Fence  her  round,  Thy  peaceful  fold: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

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6  May  her  lamp  of  truth  be  bright, 
Bid  her  bear  aloft  its  light 
Through  the  realms  of  heathen  night; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

7  Arm  her  soldiers  with  the  cross, 
Brave  to  suffer  toil  or  loss, 
Counting  earthly  gain  but  dross: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

8  May  she  holy  triumphs  win, 
Overthrow  the  hosts  of  sin, 
Gather  all  the  nations  in: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Rev.  Thomas  B.  Pollock,  1871: 
alt.  in  "Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,"  1875 

306  ii.n.11.5. 

1.0RD  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation, 

Star  of  our  night,  and  Hope  of  every  nation, 
Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's  supplication, 
Lord  God  Almighty. 

2  See  round  Thine  ark  the  hungry  billows  curling, 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurling; 
Lord,  while  their  darts  envenomed  they  are  hurling, 

Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

3  Lord,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  armor  faileth; 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  sin  itself  assaileth; 
Christ,  o'er  Thy  Rock  nor  death  nor  hell  prevaileth: 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord: 

4  Peace  in  our  hearts,  our  evil  thoughts  assuaging, 
Peace  in  Thy  Church,  wThere  brothers  are  engaging, 
Peace,  when  the  world  its  busy  war  is  waging: 

Calm  Thy  foes'  raging. 

5  Grant  us  Thy  help  till  backward  they  are  driven; 
Granl  them  Thy  truth,  thai  they  may  be  forgiven; 
Grant  peace  on  earth,  or,  after  we  have  striven, 

Peace  in  Thy  heaven. 

Philip  Pusey,  1840:   based  on  Matthftiu  A.  von  Ldwemitern,  1644 
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307  10.10.10.10. 

T>ISE,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise! 

Exalt  thy  towery  head  and  lift  thine  eyes! 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide4  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn : 
See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise. 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend: 

See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate  kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  in  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away; 
But  fixed  His  word,  His  saving  power  remains; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 

Arr.  from  Alexander  Pope's  "Messiah,"  1712: 
verse  3,  line  4;    verse  4,  line  4,  alt. 

308  O  TWAS  a  i°>rful  sound  t0  hear  CM- 

Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 
Up,  Israel!  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day. 

2  At  Salem's  courts  wTe  must  appear 

With  our  assembled  powers, 
In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged, 
Like  her  united  towers. 

3  O  pray  we  then  for  Salem's  peace; 

For  they  shall  prosperous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
Who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

4  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 

A  constant  guest  be  found; 
With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crowned. 

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5  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 

No  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray,  May  peace  in  Salem's  towers 
A  constant  guest  appear. 

6  But  most  of  all  I'll  seek  thy  good, 

And  ever  wish  thee  well, 
For  Zion  and  the  temple's  sake, 
Where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 

Psalm  cxxii.     Tate  and  Brady's  "New  Version,"  10(J6,  16U8 

309     xRIUMPHANT  zion> lift  thy  head  LM- 

From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead; 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  various  charms  be  known : 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess, 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade. 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer; 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair; 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  publ.  1755:   verse  4,  alt. 

310       O  WHERE  are  kin8s  and  empires  now  CM. 

Of  old  that  went  and  came'/ 
But,  Lord,  Thy  Church  is  praying  yet, 
A  thousand  years  the  same. 


We  mark  her  goodly  battlements, 
And  her  foundations  strong; 

We  hear  within  the  solemn  voice 
( )f  her  unending  song. 


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3  For  not  Like  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Thy  holy  Church,  O  God; 
Though  earthquake  shocks  are  threatening  her, 
And  tempests  are  abroad; 

4  Unshaken  as  eternal  hills, 

Immovable  she  stands, 
A  mountain  that  shall  fill  the  earth. 
A  house  not  made  by  hands. 

Bishop  A.  Cleveland  Coxe,  1839:   alt.  and  air. 

311     0NE  sole  baPtismal  si®1'  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

One  Lord  below,  above, 
Zion,  one  faith  is  thine, 
One  only  watchword,  love; 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 

2  Our  Sacrifice  is  one, 

One  Priest  before  the  throne, 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone: 
Thou  who  didst  raise  Him  from  the  dead, 
Unite  Thy  people  in  their  Head. 

3  O  may  that  holy  prayer, 

His  tenderest  and  His  last, 
His  constant,  latest  care 

Ere  to  His  throne  He  passed, 
Xo  longer  unfulfilled  remain, 
The  world's  offence,  His  people's  stain! 

1  Head  of  Thy  Church  beneath, 

The  catholic,  the  true, 
On  all  her  members  breathe, 
Her  broken  frame  renew: 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done. 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one 

George  Robinson,  1812:   verse  2,  lines  5,  6,  alt. 


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312         ^RIBE,  0  Kino;  of  grace,  arise,                       CM. 
And  enter  to  Thy  rest: 
Lo !  Thy  Church  waits  with  longing  eyes 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2  Enter  with  all  Thy  glorious  train, 
Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  word; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  Thy  praise  be  spread; 

Bless  the  provisions  of  Thy  house, 

And  fill  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 
Let  God's  Anointed  shine; 
Justice  and  truth  His  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  Divine1. 

5  Here  let  Him  hold  a  lasting  throne; 
And,  as  His  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  His  crown, 
And  shame  confound  His  foes. 

Psalm  exxxii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

313         JT ATHER  of  all,  from  land  and  sea            8.8.8.4. 
The  nations  sing,  "  Thine,  Lord,  are  we; 
Countless  in  number,  but  in  Thee 
May  we  be  one." 

2  0  Son  of  God,  whose1  love  so  free 
For  men  did  make  Thee  Man  to  be, 
United  to  our  God  in  Thee 
May  we  be  one. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  didst  once  for  all  atone; 
Thee  may  both  Jew  and  Gentile  own 
Of  their  two  walls  the  Corner-tone, 
Making  them  one. 

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4  Join  high  with  low,  join  young  with  old, 

In  love  that  never  waxes  cold; 
Under  one  Shepherd,  in  one  fold, 
Make  us  all  one. 

5  O  Spirit  blest,  who  from  above 

Cam'st  gently  gliding  like  a  dove, 
Calm  all  our  strife,  give  faith  and  love; 
O  make  us  one. 

6  So,  when  the  world  shall  pass  away, 

We  shall  awake  with  joy  and  say, 
"Now  in  the  bliss  of  endless  day 
We  all  are  one." 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1871 


ISaptism 

314       SAVIOUR,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding  8.7.8.7. 

With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share; 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm; 
There,  we  know,  Thy  wTord  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

Rev.  William  A.  Miihlenberg,  182(3 

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315         gEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand  CM. 

With  all-engaging  charms; 
Hark!  how  He  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  His  arms. 

2  " Permit  them  to  approach,"  He  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 

And  yield  them  up  to  Thee; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  Thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  puhl.  1755 

316     BY  cocl  Siloam's  shady ril1  CM- 

How  sweet  the  lily  grows ! 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewj^  rose! 

2  Lo,  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod; 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away : 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  Thou,  whose  infant  feel  were  Found 

Within  Thy  Father's  shrine, 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned, 
Were  all  alike  Divine; 


CONFESSION   OF   FAITH 


6  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath, 
We  seek  Thy  grace  alone 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  own. 

Bishop  Reginald  Heber,  1812  (Text  of  1827; 


Confession  of  jFattf) 

317  ^HINE  for  ever!  God  of  love,  7.7.7.7. 

Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  for  ever!  Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  for  ever!  O  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  for  ever!  Shepherd,  keep 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

5  Thine  for  ever!  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Tliee  forgiven, 

Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

Mrs.  Mary  F.  Maude,  1847 

318  ,  J  ESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be,  L.M. 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee? 
Ashamed  of  Thee  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days! 

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2  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star: 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  Divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon: 
Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus,  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  yes,  I  may 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then  —  nor  is  my  boasting  vain  — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain; 

And  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

Rev.  Joseph  Grigg,  1765:   alt.  by  Rev.  Benjamin  Francis,  1787 

319         NOW  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart,  L.M. 

With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord; 
Nor  from  His  precepts  e'er  depart 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  0  be  His  service  all. my  joy; 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  Divine4. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

.  My  solemn,  my  determined  choice, 

To  yield  to  His  supreme  control, 
And  in  His  kind  commands  rejoice. 

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O  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor  wandering  leave  His  sacred  ways: 

Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 

And  give  me  strength  to  live  Thy  praise. 

Anne  Steele,  1760:   verse  1,  line  1,  alt. 

320        M  v  ( ;°(1,  acceP*  my  neart  this  da>r>        C-M- 

And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

Adopt  me  for  Thine  own, 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne. 

4  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven. 

Matthew  Bridges,  1848 

321  I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord,  CM. 

Or  to  defend  His  cause, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  His  word, 
The  glory  of  His  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God!  I  know  His  Name, 

His  Name  is  all  my  trust; 
Nor  will  He  put  my  soul  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  His  throne  His  promise  stands, 

And  He  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  His  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

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4  Then  will  He  own  my  worthless  name 
Before  His  Father's  face, 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  L709 

322  ,  T  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

Yl/TiEN  Thy  soldiers  take  their  swords, 

When  they  speak  the  solemn  words, 
When  they  kneel  before  Thee  here, 
Feeling  Thee,  their  Father,  near; 
These  Thy  children,  Lord,  defend; 
To  their  help  Thy  Spirit  send. 

2  When  the  world's  sharp  strife  is  nigh, 
When  they  hear  the  battle-cry, 
When  they  rush  into  the  fight, 
Knowing  not  temptation's  might; 

These  Thy  children,  Lord,  defend; 
To  their  zeal  Thy  wisdom  lend. 

3  When  their  hearts  are  lifted  high 
With  success  or  victory, 

When  they  feel  the  conqueror's  pride; 
Lest  they  grow  self-satisfied, 

These  Thy  children,  Lord,  defend; 

Teach  their  souls  to  Thee  to  bend. 

4  WTien  the  vows  that  they  have  made, 
When  the  prayers  that  they  have  prayed, 
Shall  be  fading  from  their  hearts; 
When  their  first  warm  faith  departs; 

These  Thy  children,  Lord,  defend; 
Keep  them  faithful  to  the  end. 

">  Through  life's  conflict  guard  us  nil, 
Or  if  wounded  some  should  fall 
lire  the  victory  be  won, 
For  the  sake  of  Christ,  Thv  Son. 

These  Thy  children,  Lord,  defend; 

And  in  death  Thy  comfort  lend. 

Mi-.  Prano6fl  M.  Owen,  c.  1872 

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Cfje  Communion 

323  A^  ^ie  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing      7.7.7.7.U. 

Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  side; 
Praise  we  Him  whose  love  Divine 
Gives  His  sacred  Mood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  body  for  the  least, 
Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest. 

2  Where  the  paschal  blood  is  poured, 
Death's  dark  angel  sheathes  his  sword; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 

Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 
Praise  we  Christ,  whose  blood  is  shed, 
Paschal  Victim,  Paschal  Bread; 
With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  manna  from  above. 

3  Mighty  Victim  from  the  sky, 
Powers  of  hell  beneath  Thee  lie; 
Death  is  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light : 
Paschal  triumph,  paschal  joy, 
Only  sin  can  this  destroy; 

From  the  death  of  sin  set  free 
Souls  re-born,  dear  Lord,  in  Thee. 

Anon.  (Latin,  6th  rent.).     Trans,  by  Robert  Campbell, 
1S49:    verse  1,  lines  3,  6,  S;    verse  2,  line  5,  alt. 

324  ]\1Y  God,  and  is  Thy  tabic  spread?  I..M. 

And  does  Thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow? 

Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led, 
And  let  them  all  its  sweetness  know. 

2  Hail,  sacred  feasl  which  Jesus  makes. 
Rich  banquet  of  His  flesh  and  blood! 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 

That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food! 

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3  Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain 
Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed? 

Was  not  for  you  the  Victim  slain? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread? 

1  O  let  Thy  table  honored  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  publ.  1755 

325  L()RD'  l  am  Thine>  entirely  Thine,  L.M. 

Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  Divine; 
With  full  consent  Thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  Thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace; 
A  wretched  sinner  lost  to  God, 

But  ransomed  by  Emmanuel's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  Thine  would  I  die, 
Be  Thine  through  all  eternity: 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal; 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Here,  at  that  cross  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God, 
Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  Thee  my  all. 

Rev.  Samuel  Davies,  publ.  1769 

326  {5JHEPHERD  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless       ( !JM . 

Thy  chosen  pilgrim  Mock 
With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 
With  water  from  the  rock. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and  weak, 

A-  Thou  when  here  below, 

Our  souls  the  joys  celestial  seek 
Which  from  Thy  sorrows  flow. 

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3  We  would  not  live  by  bread  alone, 

But  by  that  word  of  grace, 
In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 
To  our  abiding-place. 

4  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread, 

But  do  not  then  depart; 
Saviour,  abide  with  us,  and  spread 
Thy  table  in  our  heart. 

5  There  sup  with  us  in  love  Divine; 

Thy  body  and  Thy  blood, 
That  living  bread,  that  heavenly  wine, 
Be  our  immortal  food. 

Verses  1,  2,  3,  Anon.:    verses  4,  5,  James  Montgomery,  182.5 

327       JESUS,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts,  L.M. 

Thou  Fount  of  life,  Thou  Light  of  men, 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  turn  unfilled  to  Thee  again. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood; 

Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee  Thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee  All  in  all. 

3  We  taste  Thee,  O  Thou  living  Bread, 

And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still ; 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain-head, 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  Thee  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast ; 
Glad  when  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see. 
Blest  when  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 

5  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay, 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright; 
( !hase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away, 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light. 

Anon.  (Latin,  llthcent.). 
Arr.  and  trans,  l.y  Rev.  Hay  Palmer,  1858 

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328        iow  *weet  and  awful  is  the  Place  (  -M- 

With  Christ  within  the  door.-. 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores. 

2  While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry,  with  thankful  tongues, 
"Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest? 

3  "Why  was  I  made  to  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there's  room, 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come?" 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

5  Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God, 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come; 
Send  Thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

G  We  long  to  see  Thy  churches  full, 
That  all  the  chosen  race 
May,  with  one  voice  and  heart  and  soul, 
Sing  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707 


329  f   ET  Thy  blood  in  mercy  poured, 

Let  Thy  gracious  body  broken, 

Be  to  me,  ( )  gracious  Lord, 

Of  Thy  boundless  love  the  token: 
Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  me, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

2  Thou  didst  die  thai  I  might  live; 

Blessed  Lord,  Thou  cam/sl  to  save  me; 
All  thai  love  of  ( rod  could  give 

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Jesus  by  His  sorrows  gave  me: 
Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  mo, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

3  By  the  thorns  that  crowned  Thy  brow, 

By  the  spear  wound  and  the  nailing, 
By  the  pain  and  death,  I  now 

Claim,  0  Christ,  Thy  love  unfailing: 
Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  me, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

4  Wilt  Thou  own  the  gift  I  bring? 

All  my  penitence  I  give  Thee; 
Thou  art  my  exalted  King, 

Of  Thy  matchless  love  forgive  me : 
Thou  didst  give  thyself  for  me, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

Rev.  John  Brownlie,  1007:   based  on  the  Creek 

330  XILL  He  come!  °  let  the  words         7.7.7.7.7.7. 

Linger  on  the  trembling  chords; 
Let  the  little  while  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen; 
Let  us  think  how  heaven  and  home 
Lie  beyond  that  "Till  He  come." 

2  When  the  weary  ones  we  love 
Enter  on  their  rest  above, 
Seems  the  earth  so  poor  and  vast, 
All  our  life-joy  overcast? 

Hush,  be  every  murmur  dumb: 
It  is  only  till  He  come. 

3  Clouds  and  conflicts  round  us  press: 
Would  we  have  one4  sorrow  less? 
All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross, 

All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss, 
Death  and  darkness,  and  the  tomb, 
Only  whisper  "Till  He  come." 

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4  See,  the  feast  of  love  is  spread, 

Drink  the  wine,  and  break  the  bread: 
Sweet  memorials,  —  till  the  Lord 
Call  us  round  His  heavenly  board; 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some, 
Severed  only  till  He  come. 

Bishop  Edward  H.  Bickersteth,  18G2 

331         A  PARTING  hymn  we  sin^  s.m. 

Around  Thy  table,  Lord; 
Again  our  grateful  tribute  bring, 
Our  solemn  vows  record. 

2     Here  have  we  seen  Thy  face, 
And  felt  Thy  presence  here; 
So  may  the  savor  of  Thy  grace 
In  word  and  life  appear. 

3  The  purchase  of  Thy  blood, 

By  sin  no  longer  led, 
The  path  our  dear  Redeemer  trod 
May  we  rejoicing  tread. 

4  In  self-forgetting  love 

Be  our  communion  shown, 
Until  we  join  the  Church  above, 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 

Rev.  Aaron  R.  Wolfe,  1858 

332  O  BREAD  to  Pilgrims  given,  7.6.7.G.D. 

O  Food  that  angels  eat, 
0  Manna  sent  from  heaven, 

For  heaven-born  natures  meet, 
Give  us,  for  Thee  long  pining, 

To  eat  till  richly  filled; 
Till,  earth's  delights  resigning, 
Our  every  wish  is  stilled. 

2  ()  Fount  of  love  redeeming, 

Forth  from  the  Saviour's  heart 
In  mercy  purely  streaming, 
A  Fount  of  life  Thou  art: 

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0  let  us,  freely  tasting, 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage; 
Thy  sweetness,  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving, 

We  Thee  unseen  adores 
Thy  faithful  word  believing, 

We  take,  and  doubt  no  more: 
Give  us,  Thou  True  and  Loving, 

On  earth  to  live  in  Thee; 
Then,  death  the  veil  removing, 

Thy  glorious  face  to  see. 

Anon.  (Latin,  c.  17th  cent.). 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Ray  Palmer,  1858:    ver.se  2,  lines  1,  3,  4,  alt. 

333  gREAD  of  heaven,  on  Thee  I  feed,     7.7.7.7.7.7. 

For  Thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed : 
Ever  may  my  soul  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  Bread; 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied 
Through  the  life  of  Him  who  died. 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice; 
'Tis  Thy  wounds  my  healing  give, 
To  Thy  cross  I  look,  and  live : 
Thou,  my  Life!  0  let  me  be 
Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  Thee. 

Josiah  Conder,  1824 

334  10.10.10.10. 

^JERE,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face; 

Here  would  I  touch  and  handle  things  unseen, 
Here  grasp  with  firmer  hand  the  eternal  grace, 
And  all  my  weariness  upon  Thee  lean. 

2  Here  would  I  feed  upon  the  bread  of  God, 

Here  drink  with  Thee  the  royal  wine  of  heaven; 
Here  would  I  lay  aside  each  earthly  load, 
Here  taste  afresh  the  calm  of  sin  forgiven. 

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3  This  is  the  hour  of  banquet  and  of  song; 

This  is  the  heavenly  table  spread  for  me: 
Here  let  me  feast,  and,  feasting,  still  prolong 
The  brief,  bright  hour  of  fellowship  with  Thee. 

4  I  have  no  help  but  Thine,  nor  do  I  need 

Another  arm  save  Thine  to  lean  upon: 
It  is  enough,  my  Lord,  enough  indeed; 

My  strength  is  in  Thy  might,  Thy  might  alone. 

5  Mine  is  the  sin,  but  Thine  the  righteousness; 

Mine  is  the  guilt,  but  Thine  the  cleansing  blood; 
Here  is  my  robe,  my  refuge,  and  my  peace, 

Thy  blood,  Thy  righteousness,  O  Lord  my  Cod. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1855 

335  io.io.io.io, 

^OT  worthy,  Lord!  to  gather  up  the  crumbs 

With  trembling  hand  that  from  Thy  table  fall, 
A  weary,  heavy-laden  sinner  comes 

To  plead  Thy  promise  and  obey  Thy  call. 

2  I  am  not  worthy  to  be  thought  Thy  child, 

Nor  sit  the  last  and  lowest  at  Thy  board; 
Too  long  a  wanderer  and  too  oft  beguiled, 
I  only  ask  one  reconciling  word. 

3  One  word  from  Thee,  my  Lord,  one  smile,  one  look, 

And  I  could  face  the  cold,  rough  world  again ; 
And  with  that  treasure  in  my  heart  could  brook 
The  wrath  of  devils  and  the  scorn  of  men. 

1   I  hear  Thy  voice;  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  and  resl  ; 
1  come,  I  kneel,  I  clasp  Thy  pierced  fee! ; 
Thou  bidd'st  me  take  my  place,  a  welcome  guest 
Among  Thy  saints,  and  of  Thy  banquet  eat. 

5  My  praise  can  only  breathe  itself  in  prayer, 

My  prayer  can  only  lose  itself  in  Thee; 
Dwell  Thou  for  ever  in  my  heart,  and  there, 
Lord,  let  me  sup  with  Thee;  sup  Thou  with  me. 

Bishop  Edward  H.  Bickenrteth,  1S72 

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336  8-8-8-4- 

~Q\  (  hrisl  redeemed,  in  Christ  restored, 
We  keep  the  memory  adored, 

And  show  the  death  of  our  dear  Lord 
Until  He  come. 

2  His  body  broken  in  our  stead 
Is  here  in  this  memorial  bread, 
And  so  our  feeble  love  is  fed 

Until  He  come. 

3  The  streams  of  His  dread  agony, 
His  life-blood  shed  for  us,  we  see; 
The  wine  shall  tell  the  mystery 

Until  He  come. 

4  And  thus  that  dark  betrayal  night 
With  the  last  advent  we  unite 

By  one  blest  chain  of  loving  rite 
Until  He  come: 

5  Until  the  trump  of  God  be  heard. 
Until  the  ancient  graves  be  stirred. 
And,  with  the  great  commanding  word, 

The  Lord  shall  come. 

6  0  blessed  hope!  with  this  elate 
Let  not  our  hearts  be  desolate, 
But,  strong  in  faith,  in  patience  wait 

Lentil  He  come. 

George  Rawson,  1857  (Text  of  1876) 

337  ACCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  word,  CM. 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take. 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 

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3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 
Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  Thee? 

4  When  to  the  cross  1  turn  mine  eyes, 
And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  Thee; 

5  Remember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains, 
And  all  Thy  love  to  me : 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

James  Montgomery,  1825 

338             JESUS,  to  Thy  table  led,                            7.7.7. 
Now  let  every  heart  be  fed 
With  the  true  and  living  Bread. 

2  While  in  penitence  we  kneel, 
Thy  sweet  presence  let  us  feel, 
All  Thy  wondrous  love  reveal. 

3  While  on  Thy  dear  cross  we  gaze, 
Mourning  o'er  our  sinful  ways, 
Turn  our  sadness  into  praise. 

4  When  we  taste  the  mystic  wine, 
Of  Thine  out-poured  blood  the  sign, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  love  Divine. 

5  Draw  us  to  Thy  wounded  side, 

Whence  there  flowed  the  healing  tide; 
There  our  sins  and  SOITOWS  hide. 

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6  From  the  bonds  of  sin  release. 
Cold  and  wavering  faith  increase; 
Lamb  of  God,  grant  us  Thy  peace. 

7  Lead  us  by  Thy  pierced  hand, 
Till  around  Thy  throne  we  stand 
In  the  bright  and  better  land. 

Rev.  Robert  H.  Baynes,  1864 

339  gREAD  of  the  world  in  mercy  broken,      9.8.9.8. 

Wine  of  the  soul  in  mercy  shed, 
By  whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken, 
And  in  whose  death  our  sins  are  dead; 

2  Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed; 
And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

Bishop  Reginald  Ilehcr,  publ.  1827 

340  2j10N'  to  thy.Saviour  singing,  8.8.7.8.8.7. 

To  thy  Prince  and  Shepherd  bringing 
Sweetest  hymns  of  love  and  praise, 

Thou  wilt  never  reach  the  measure 

Of  His  worth,  by  all  the  treasure 
Of  thy  most  ecstatic  lays. 

2  Of  all  wonders  that  can  thrill  thee, 
And  with  adoration  fill  thee, 

What  than  this  can  greater  be, 
That  Himself  to  thee  He  giveth? 
He  that  eateth  ever  liveth, 

For  the  Bread  of  Life  is  He. 

3  Fill  thy  lips  to  overflowing 

With  sweet  praise.  His  mercy  showing 

Who  this  heavenly  table  spread: 
On  this  day  so  glad  and  holy, 
To  each  longing  spirit  lowly 

Giveth  He  the  living  Bread. 

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Here  the  King  hath  spread  His  table, 
Whereon  eyes  of  faith  are  able 

Christ  our  Passover  to  trace: 
Shadows  of  the  law  are  going, 
Light  and  life  and  truth  inflowing, 

Night  to  day  is  giving  place. 

O  Good  Shepherd,  Bread  life-giving, 
Us,  Thy  grace  and  life  receiving, 

Feed  and  shelter  evermore; 
Thou  on  earth  our  weakness  guiding, 
We  in  heaven  with  Thee  abiding 

With  all  saints  will  Thee  adore. 


Thomas  Aquinas,  c.  1260. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Alexander  R.  Thompson,  1883 


Cfje  S©tmstrp 

34 1     O  8PIRIT  of  the  livins  God>  LM- 

In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 
To  preach  the  reconciling  word; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light; 
Confusion,  order  in  Thy  path; 

Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  ()  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  prepare 

All  the  round  earth  her  ( rod  to  meet ; 
Breathe  Thou  abroad  like  morning  air, 
Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 


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5  Baptize  the  nations;  far  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record; 
The  Name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

0  God  from  eternity  hath  willed 
All  Mesh  shall  His  salvation  see: 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 
The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through  Thee. 

James  Montgomery,  1823 

342     "G°>  Preach  My  S°sPeI>"  saith  the  Lord;         L.M. 
"Bid  the  whole  earth  My  grace  receive; 
He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  My  word; 
He  shall  be  lost  that  won't  believe. 

2  "I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 

And  ye  shall  prove  My  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "Teach  all  the  nations  My  commands; 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end; 
All  power  is  trusted  to  My  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

4  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  His  head; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  He  rode; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1709:   verse  1,  line  4,  alt. 


TBrotijcrfjooO  anD  ^ertrice 

343     rfKACH  me,  my  God  and  King,  S.M. 

In  all  things  Thee  to  see. 
And  wrhat  I  do  in  anything 
To  do  it  as  for  Thee ; 


THE   CHURCH 


2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 

While  still  to  Thee  I  tend: 
In  all  I  do  be  Thou  the  Way, 
In  all  be  Thou  the  End. 

3  All  may  of  Thee  partake; 

Nothing  so  small  can  be 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  Thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  Thee : 

4  If  done  to  obey  Thy  laws, 

E'en  servile  labors  shine; 
Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work  Divine. 

Rev.  George  Herbert,  1633: 
verses  2,  3,  4,  recast  by  Rev.  John  Wesley,  1738 

344  S^  ^  our  ^ps  an<^  ^ves  exPress  l.m. 

The  holy  gospel  wre  profess: 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  Divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God ; 
When  His  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride: 

While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  thai  blessed  hope. 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord; 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  His  word. 

Rev.  [saac  Watts,  1709:   verse  2,  line  3,  alt. 

345  gLEST  be  the  tie  thai  binds  S.M. 

Our  hearts  in  ( Christian  love: 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


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2  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims,  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way, 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  f ree ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

Rev.  John  Fawcett,  1782 

346             0  HAPPY  band  of  Pilgrims,                    7.G.7 

If  onward  ye  will  tread 
With  Jesus  as  your  Fellow, 
To  Jesus  as  your  Head. 

6. 

2  0  happy  if  ye  labor 

As  Jesus  did  for  men; 
0  happy  if  ye  hunger 
As  Jesus  hungered  (hen. 

3  The  cross  that  Jesus  carried 

He  carried  as  your  due; 
The  crown  that  Jesus  weareth 
He  weareth  it  for  you. 

THE   CHURCH 

4 

The  trials  that  beset  you, 

The  sorrow-  ye  endure, 

The  manifold  temptations 

That  death  alone  can  cure,  — 

5  What  are  they  but  His  jewels 
Of  right  celestial  worth? 
What  are  they  but  the  ladder 
Set  up  to  heaven  on  earth? 

6 

()  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

Look  upward  to  the  skies, 
Where  such  a  light  affliction 

Shall  win  you  such  a  prize. 

Rev.  John  M.  Xeale.  18 
based  on  Joseph  the  Hymnographer,  c.  840 

347 

REVIVE  Thy  work,  0  Lord,                           S.M. 

Thy  mighty  arm  make  bare; 
Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 
And  make  Thy  people  hear. 

2 

Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 
Disturb  this  sleep  of  death; 

Quicken  the  smouldering  embers  now 
By  Thine  almighty  breath. 

3 

Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 
Create  soul-thirst  for  Thee; 

And  hungering  for  the  Bread  of  Life 
0  may  our  spirits  be. 

4 

Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord. 

Exalt  Thy  precious  Name; 
And,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  love 

For  Thee  and  Thine  inflame. 

5 

Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 

( live  penteeostal  showers: 
The  glory  shall  be  all  Thine  own, 

The  blessing,  Lord,  be  ours. 

Albert  Midlane,  1868 

BROTHERHOOD   AND   SERVICE 


348  JTORTH  in  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  I  go,  L.M. 

My  daily  labor  to  pursue, 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know- 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assigned 

( )  let  me  cheerfully  fulfil ; 
In  all  my  works  Thy  presence  find, 
And  prove  Thy  good  and  perfect  will. 

3  Preserve  me  from  my  calling's  snare, 

And  hide  my  simple  heart  above ; 
Above  the  thorns  of  choking  care, 
The  gilded  baits  of  worldly  love. 

4  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 

Whose  eyes  mine  inmost  substance  see, 
And  labor  on  at  Thy  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee. 

5  Give  me  to  bear  Thy  easy  yoke, 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray; 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  Thy  glorious  day : 

6  For  Thee  delightfully  employ 

Whatever  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given 
And  run  my  course  with  even  joy, 

And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  heaven. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1749:    verse  2,  line  4,  alt. 

349  "  rpHY  kingdom  come,"  on  bended  knee  ( !.M. 

The  passing  ages  pray ; 
And  faithful  souls  have  yearned  to  see 
On  earth  that  kingdom's  day. 

2  Rut  the  slow  watches  of  the  night 
Not  less  to  God  belong; 
And  for  the  everlasting  right 
The  silent  stars  are  strong. 


THE   CHURCH 

3  Audio!  already  on  the  hills 
The  flags  of  dawn  appear; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  ye  prophet  souls, 
Proclaim  the  day  is  near: 

4  The  day  in  whose  clear-shining  light 
All  wrongs  shall  stand  revealed, 
When  justice  shall  be  throned  in  might, 
And  every  heart  be  healed; 

5  When  knowledge,  hand  in  hand  with  peace, 
Shall  walk  the  earth  abroad ;  — 
The  day  of  perfect  righteousness, 
The  promised  day  of  God. 

Rev.  Frederick  L.  Hosmer,  1891 

350       0  G0D  of  truth> whose  living  Word        CM- 

Upholds  whatever  hath  breath, 
Look  down  on  Thy  creation,  Lord, 
Enslaved  by  sin  and  death. 

2  Set  up  Thy  standard,  Lord,  that  we 
Who  claim  a  heavenly  birth, 
May  march  with  Thee  to  smite  the  lies 
That  vex  Thy  groaning  earth. 

3  Ah!  would  we  join  that  blest  array, 
And  follow  in  the  might 
Of  Him,  the  Faithful  and  the  True, 
In  raiment  clean  and  white! 

4  We  fight  for  truth,  we  fight  for  God,  — 
Poor  slaves  of  lies  and  sin! 
He  who  would  fight  for  Thee  on  earth 
Must  first  be  true  within. 

5  Then,  God  of  truth  for  whom  we  long, 
Thou  who  wilt  hear  our  prayer, 
Do  Thine  own  battle  in  our  hearts, 
And  slay  the  falsehood  there. 

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6  Stiil  smite;  still  burn;  till  naught  is  left 

But  God's  own  truth  and  love; 
Then,  Lord,  as  morning  dew  come  down, 
Rest  on  us  from  above. 

7  Yea,  come:  then,  tried  as  in  the  fire, 

From  every  lie  set  free, 
Thy  perfect  truth  shall  dwell  in  us, 
And  we  shall  live  in  Thee. 

Thomas  Hughes,  1859 

351  io.io.io.io.io.io. 

INTERNAL  Ruler  of  the  ceaseless  round 

Of  circling  planets  singing  on  their  way, 
Guide  of  the  nations  from  the  night  profound 

Into  the  glory  of  the  perfect  day, 
Rule  in  our  hearts,  that  we  may  ever  be 
Guided  and  strengthened  and  upheld  by  Thee. 

2  We  are  of  Thee,  the  children  of  Thy  love, 

The  brothers  of  Thy  wTell-beloved  Son ; 
Descend,  O  Holy  Spirit,  like  a  dove 

Into  our  hearts,  that  we  may  be  as  one; 
As  one  with  Thee,  to  whom  we  ever  tend, 
As  one  with  Him,  our  Brother  and  our  Friend. 

3  We  wrould  be  one  in  hatred  of  all  wrong, 

One  in  our  love  of  all  things  sweet  and  fair, 
One  with  the  joy  that  breaketh  into  song, 

One  with  the  grief  that  trembles  into  prayer, 
One  in  the  power  that  makes  Thy  children  free 
To  follow  truth,  and  thus  to  follow  Thee. 

4  O  clothe  us  with  Thy  heavenly  armor,  Lord, 

Thy  trusty  shield.  Thy  sword  of  love  Divine: 
Our  inspiration  be  Thy  constant  word; 

We  ask  no  victories  that  are  not  Thine. 
Give  or  withhold,  let  pain  or  pleasure  be; 
Enough  to  know7  that  we  are  serving  Thee. 

Rev.  John  W.  Chadwick,  1864 

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352  O  rj  110L  >  not  made  with  bands,       6.6.6.6.6.6. 

Not  throned  above  the  ski 
Not  walled  with  shining  walls. 

Not  framed  with  stone.-  of  price, 
More  bright  than  gold  or  grin, 
God's  owiCJerusalem: 

2  Where'er  the  gentle  heart 

Finds  courage  from  above, 
Where'er  the  heart  forsook 

Warms  with  the  breath  of  love, 
Where  faith  bids  fear  depart, 
City  of  God,  thou  art. 

3  Thou  art  where'er  the  proud 

In  humbleness  melts  down, 
Where  self  itself  yields  up, 

Where  martyrs  win  their  crown, 
Where  faithful  souls  possess 
Themselves  in  perfect  peace. 

4  Where  in  life's  common  ways 

With  cheerful  feet  we  go, 
Where  in  His  steps  we  tread 

Who  trod  the  ways  of  woe, 
Where  He  is  in  the  heart, 
City  of  God,  thou  art. 

5  Not  throned  above  the  skies, 

Not  golden-walled  afar, 
But  where  Christ's  two  or  three 

In  His  Name  gathered  are, 
Be  in  the  midst  of  them, 
God's  own  Jerusalem. 

Francis  T.  Pultfrave,  1867 

353  STAND  up,  stand  up  for  .h>sus,  7.6.7.6.D, 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross: 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner, 
It  must  not  suffer  loss: 

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From  victory  unto  victory 
His  army  He  shall  Lead, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

The  trumpet  call  obey; 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 

In  this  His  glorious  day: 
Ye  that  are  men  now  serve  Him 

Against  unnumbered  foes; 
Let  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

Each  piece  put  on  with  prayer; 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

4  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song: 
To  him  that  overcometh 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
He  with  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

Rev.  George  Duffield,  1858 

354  THE  h&ht  of  God  is  falliu-  7.6.7.6.D. 

Upon  life's  common  way : 
The  Master's  voice  still  calling, 

"Come,  walk  with  Me  to-day:" 
No  duty  can  seem  lowly 

To  him  who  lives  with  Thee, 
And  all  of  life  grows  holy, 
0  Christ  of  Galilee. 

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2  Who  shares  his  life's  pure  pleasures, 

And  walks  the  honest  road, 
AVho  trades  with  heaping  measures, 

And  lifts  his  brother's  load, 
Who  turns  the  wrong  down  bluntly, 

And  lends  the  right  a  hand; 
He  dwells  in  God's  own  country, 

He  tills  the  Holy  Land. 

3  Where  human  lives  are  thronging 

In  toil  and  pain  and  sin, 
While  cloistered  hearts  are  longing 

To  bring  the  kingdom  in, 
0  Christ,  the  Elder  Brother 

Of  proud  and  beaten  men, 
When  they  have  found  each  other, 

Thy  kingdom  will  come  then. 

4  Thy  ransomed  host  in  glory, 

All  souls  that  sin  and  pray, 
Turn  toward  the  cross  that  bore  Thee; 

" Behold  the  man!"  they  say: 
And  while  Thy  Church  is  pleading 

For  all  who  would  do  good, 
We  hear  Thy  true  voice  leading 

Our  song  of  brotherhood. 

Rev.  Louin  F.  Benson,  1910 

355  JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken,  8.7.8.7.D. 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  Thee; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  All  shalt  be: 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
Cod  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 
Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 
Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest ; 


BROTHERHOOD   AND   SERVICE 


O  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me; 
O  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

3  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation, 

Rise  o'er  sin  and  fear  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear; 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee, 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine, 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee: 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine? 

4  Haste  then  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission; 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days; 
Hope  soon  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Rev.  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1824  (Text  of  1833) 

356     JJARK!  the .voice  of  Jesus  cryin§>        8 J.8.7.D. 

"Who  will  go  and  work  to-day? 
Fields  are  white,  and  harvests  waiting; 

Who  will  bear  the  sheaves  away9'* 
Loud  and  long  the  Master  calleth, 

Rich  reward  He  offers  free; 
Who  will  answer,  gladly  saying, 

"Here  am  I;  send  me,  send  me." 

2  If  you  cannot  cross  the  ocean, 

And  the  heathen  lands  explore, 
You  can  find  the  heathen  nearer, 

You  can  help  them  at  your  door. 
If  you  cannot  give  your  thousands, 

You  can  give  the  widow's  mite; 
And  the  least  you  give  for  Jesus 

Will  be  precious  in  His  sight. 

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3  If  you  cannot  speak  like  angels, 

If  you  cannot  preach  like  Paul, 
You  can  tell  the  love  of  Jesus, 

You  can  say  He  died  for  all. 
If  you  cannot  rouse  the  wicked 

With  the  judgment's  dread  alarms, 
You  can  lead  the  little  children 

To  the  Saviour's  waiting  arms. 

4  Let  none  hear  you  idly  saying, 

"There  is  nothing  I  can  do/' 
While  the  souls  of  men  are  dying, 

And  the  Master  calls  for  you : 
Take  the  task  He  gives  you  gladly, 

Let  His  work  your  pleasure  be ; 
Answer  quickly  when  He  calleth, 

"Here  am  I;  send  me,  send  me." 

Rev.  Daniel  March,  1868 


357  ]\/fUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone,  CM. 

And  all  the  world  go  free? 
No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  went  sorrowing  here ; 
But  now  they  taste  unmingled  love, 
And  joy  without  a  tear. 

3  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free; 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
Tor  there's  a  crow  n  for  inc. 

1  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 
At  .Jesus'  piercfed  feH , 
Joyful,  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  [lis  dear  Name  repeal . 


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5  0  precious  cross!  0  glorious  crown! 
0  resurrection  day! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  Hash  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

Verse  1,  Rev.  Thomas  Shepherd,  1693,  alt.:   verse  2,  Anon.,  c.  1810: 
verse  3,  Anon.,  1849:    verses  4,  5,  Rev.  Charles  Beecuer,  18oo 

358  O  ^ILL  m  accents  sweet  and  strong  CM. 

Sounds  forth  the  ancient  word, 
"More  reapers  for  white  harvest  fields, 
More  laborers  for  the  Lord." 

2  We  hear  the  call;  in  dreams  no  more 

In  selfish  ease  we  lie, 
But,  girded  for  our  Father's  work, 
Go  forth  beneath  His  sky. 

3  Where  prophets'  word,  and  martyrs'  blood, 

And  prayers  of  saints  were  sown, 
We,  to  their  labors  entering  in, 

Would  reap  where  they  have  strown. 

4  O  Thou  whose  call  our  hearts  has  stirred, 

To  do  Thy  will  we  come; 
Thrust  in  our  sickles  at  Thy  word, 
And  bear  our  hearvest  home. 

Rev.  Samuel  Longfellow,  1864 

359  LORD,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went,         CM. 

By  lane  and  cell  obscure; 
And  let  love's  treasures  still  be  spent, 
Like  His,  upon  the  poor. 

2  Like  Him,  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 
We,  in  their  crowded  loneliness, 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3  For  Thou  hast  placed  us  side  by  side 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill; 
And,  that  Thy  followers  may  be  tried, 
The  poor  are  with  ua  still. 

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4  Mean  are  all  offerings  we  can  make; 
Yet  Thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 
They  lose  not  their  reward. 

Rev.  William  Croswell,  1S31 

360  " XAKE  up  thy  cross>"  the  Saviour  said,         L.M. 

"If  thou  wouldst  My  disciple  be; 
Take  up  thy  cross  with  willing  heart, 
And  humbly  follow  after  Me." 

2  Take  up  thy  cross;  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  soul  with  vain  alarm ; 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 

And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thine  arm. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross;  nor  heed  the  shame, 

And  let  thy  foolish  pride  be  still ; 
Thy  Lord  refused  not  e'en  to  die 
Upon  a  cross,  on  Calvary's  hill. 

4  Take  up  thy  cross,  then,  in  His  strength, 

And  calmly  sin's  wild  deluge  brave; 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home, 
It  points  to  glory  o'er  the  grave. 

5  Take  up  thy  cross,  and  follow  on, 

Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown. 

Rev.  Charles  W.  Everest,  1S33 

361  TPRD,  sPeak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak  L.M. 

In  living  echoes  of  Thy  tone; 
As  Thou  hast  sought,  so  let  me  seek 
Thy  erring  children  lost  and  lone. 

2  O  lead  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  lead 

The  wandering  and  11k1  wavering  feet; 
0  feed  me,  Lord,  thai  1  may  feed 

Thy  hungering  ones  with  manna  sweet. 

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3  0  strengthen  me,  that  while  1  stand 

Finn  on  the  Rock,  and  strong  in  Thee, 
I  may  stretch  out  a  loving  hand 
To  wrestlers  with  the  troubled  sea. 

4  O  teach  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  teach 

The  precious  things  Thou  dost  impart ; 
And  wing  my  words,  that  they  may  reach 
The  hidden  depths  of  many  a  heart. 

5  O  give  Thine  own  sweet  rest  to  me, 

That  I  may  speak  with  soothing  power 
A  word  in  season,  as  from  Thee, 
To  weary  ones  in  needful  hour. 

G  O  fill  me  with  Thy  fulness,  Lord, 
Until  my  very  heart  overflow 
In  kindling  thought  and  glowing  word, 
Thy  love  to  tell,  Thy  praise  to  show. 

7  0  use  me,  Lord,  use  even  me, 

Just  as  Thou  wilt,  and  when,  and  where; 
Until  Thy  blessed  face  I  see, 

Thy  rest,  Thy  joy,  Thy  glory  share. 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1872 

362     O  CHRIST>  our  true  and  onl>r  Lisht'         LM- 

Illumine  those  who  sit  in  night; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
O  gently  seek;  Thy  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  given ; 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

3  ( )  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  word; 

And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

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4  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold; 
Recall  the  wanderers  from  Thy  fold; 
Unite  those  now  who  walk  apart; 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart : 

5  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given 
By  all  the  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Rev.  Johann  Heermami,  1630. 
Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1S58 

363      THE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  t0  war>       ( VMl)- 

A  kingly  crown  to  gain; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar : 

Who  follows  in  His  train? 
Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 

He  follows  in  His  train. 

2  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 

And  called  on  Him  to  save: 
Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 

Who  follows  in  his  train? 

3  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came, 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame: 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel: 

Who  follows  in  their  train? 


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i  A  noble  army,  men  and  boy-. 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  arrayed : 
They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain: 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train. 

Bidhop  Keginald  Ileber,  publ.  1827 

364         (  !0ME  iet  w  J°in  with  faithful  souls  C.M.D. 

Our  song  of  faith  to  sing, 
One  brotherhood  in  heart  are  we, 

And  one  our  Lord  and  King. 
Faithful  are  all  who  love  the  truth 

And  dare  the  truth  to  tell, 
AYho  steadfast  stand  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  strive  to  serve  Him  well. 

2  And  faithful  are  the  gentle  hearts 

To  whom  the  power  is  given 
Of  every  hearth  to  make  a  home, 

Of  every  home  a  heaven. 
0  mighty  host!  no  tongue  can  tell 

The  numbers  of  its  throng; 
Xo  words  can  sound  the  music  vast 

Of  its  grand  battle-song. 

3  From  step  to  step  it  wins  its  way 

Against  a  world  of  sin; 
Part  of  the  battle-field  is  won, 

And  part  is  yet  to  win. 
()  Lord  of  hosts,  our  faith  renew, 

And  granl  us.  in  Thy  love, 
To  sing  the  songs  of  victory 

With  faithful  souls  above. 

Rev.  William  Ci.  Tarrant,  lb«J2 


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365  7.6.7.6.D. 
J^EAD  on,  0  King  Eternal, 

The  day  of  march  has  come; 
Henceforth  in  fields  of  conquest 

Thy  tents  shall  be  our  home: 
Through  days  of  preparation 

Thy  grace  has  made  us  strong, 
And  now,  O  King  Eternal, 

We  lift  our  battle-song. 

2  Lead  on,  O  King  Eternal, 

Till  sin's  fierce  war  shall  cease, 
And  Holiness  shall  whisper 

The  sweet  Amen  of  peace ; 
For  not  with  swords  loud  clashing, 

Nor  roll  of  stirring  drums, 
But  deeds  of  love  and  mercy, 

The  heavenly  kingdom  comes. 

3  Lead  on,  O  King  Eternal: 

We  follow,  not  with  fears; 
For  gladness  breaks  like  morning 

Where'er  Thy  face  appears; 
Thy  cross  is  lifted  o'er  us; 

We  journey  in  its  light: 
The  crown  awaits  the  conquest ; 

Lead  on,  O  God  of  might. 

Rev.  Ernest  W.  Shurtleff,  1888 

366  7.6.7.6.D. 
Q  BROTHERS,  lift  your  voices, 

Triumphant  songs  to  raise; 
Till  heaven  on  high  rejoices, 

And  earth  is  filled  with  praise: 
Ten  thousand  hearts  are  bounding 

With  holy  hopes  and  free; 
The  gospel  trump  is  sounding, 

The  trump  of  Jubilee. 


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0  Christian  brothers,  glorious 

Shall  be  the  conflict's  close; 
The  cross  hath  been  victorious, 

And  shall  be  o'er  its  foes: 
Faith  is  our  battle-token; 

Our  Leader  all  controls; 
Our  trophies,  fetters  broken; 

Our  captives,  ransomed  souls. 

\ot  unto  us,  Lord  Jesus, 

To  Thee  all  praise  be  due, 
Whose  blood-bought  mercy  frees  us, 

Has  freed  our  brethren  too. 
Not  unto  us:  in  glory 

The  angels  catch  the  strain, 
And  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

Exultingly  again. 

Great  God  of  our  salvation, 

Thy  presence  we  adore; 
Praise,  glory,  adoration 

Be  Thine  for  evermore : 
Still  on  in  conflict  pressing 

On  Thee  Thy  people  call, 
Thee  King  of  kings  confessing, 

Thee  crowning  Lord  of  all. 

Bishop  Edward  H.  Bickersteth,  1848  (Text  of  1870) 


367  8.7.8.7.D. 

QOURAGE,  brother!  do  not  stumble, 
Though  thy  path  be  dark  as  night; 
There's  a  star  to  guide  the  humble; 
"Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right." 
Let  the  road  be  rough  and  dreary. 

And  its  end  far  out  of  sight, 
Foot  it  bravely,  strong  or  weary; 
Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right. 


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2  Perish  policy  and  cunning! 

Perish  all  that  fears  the  light! 
Whether  losing,  whether  winning, 

Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right. 
Trust  no  party,  sect,  or  faction; 

Trust  no  leaders  in  the  fight; 
But  in  every  word  and  action 

Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right. 

3  Trust  no  lovely  forms  of  passion,  — 

Fiends  may  look  like  angels  bright; 
Trust  no  custom,  school,  or  fashion: 

Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right. 
Simple  rule,  and  safest  guiding, 

Inward  peace,  and  inward  might, 
Star  upon  our  path  abiding,  — 

"  Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right," 

4  Some  will  hate  thee,  some  will  love  thee, 

Some  will  flatter,  some  will  slight; 
Cease  from  man,  and  look  above  thee: 

Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right, 
Courage,  brother !  do  not  stumble, 

Though  thy  path  be  dark  as  night ; 
There's  a  star  to  guide  the  humble :  — 

"Trust  in  God,  and  do  the  right." 

Rev.  Norman  Macleod,  1857 

368       Cr®*  lauor  on:  spend,  and  be  spent,  L.M. 

Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will ; 
It  is  the  way  the  Master  went; 
Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still? 

2  Go,  labor  on:  'tis  not  for  naughl ; 
Thy  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain; 

Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  riol ; 
The  Master  praises:  —  what  are  men? 

3  Go,  labor  on:  enough  while  here 
If  He  shall  praise  thee,  if  He  deign 
Thy  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer; 
No  toil  for  Him  shall  be  in  vain. 

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4  Go,  labor  on  while  it  is  clay: 

The  world's  dark  night  is  hastening  on. 
Speed,  speed  thy  work,  cast  sloth  away; 
It  is  not  thus  that  souls  are  won. 

5  Toil  on,  faint  not,  keep  watch  and  pray: 
Re  wise  the  erring  soul  to  win; 

Go  forth  into  the  world's  highway, 
Compel  the  wanderer  to  come  in. 

G  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice; 
For  toil  comes  rest,  for  exile  home: 
Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
The  midnight  peal,  "Behold,  I  come." 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1843 

369  WH0  is  on  the  Lord's  side?  6.5.6.5.12  1. 

Who  will  serve  the  King? 
Who  will  be  His  helpers, 

Other  lives  to  bring? 
Who  will  leave  the  world's  side? 

Who  will  face  the  foe? 
Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side? 
Who  for  Him  will  go? 
By  Thy  call  of  mercy. 

By  Thy  grace  Divine. 

We  are  on  the  Lord's  side, 

Saviour,  we  are  Thine. 

2  Not  for  weight  of  glory, 
No1  for  crown  and  palm, 
Enter  we  the  army, 

Raise  the  warrior  psalm; 
But  for  Love  that  claimeth 
Lives  for  whom  PL4  died: 
He  whom  Jesus  nameth 
Must  be  on  His  side. 

By  Thy  love  constraining. 

By  Thy  grace  Divine. 

We  are  on  the  Lord'-  side, 

Saviour,  we  are  Thine. 

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3  Jesus,  Thou  hast  bought  us, 

Not  with  gold  or  gem, 
But  with  Thine  own  life-blood, 

For  Thy  diadem : 
With  Thy  blessing  filling 

Each  who  comes  to  Thee, 
Thou  hast  made  us  willing, 
Thou  hast  made  us  free. 
By  Thy  grand  redemption, 

By  Thy  grace  Divine, 

We  are  on  the  Lord's  side, 

Saviour,  we  are  Thine. 

4  Fierce  may  be  the  conflict, 

Strong  may  be  the  foe, 
But  the  King's  own  army 

None  can  overthrow : 
Round  His  standard  ranging, 

Victory  is  secure; 
For  His  truth  unchanging- 
Makes  the  triumph  sure. 
Joyfully  enlisting 

By  Thy  grace  Divine, 

We  are  on  the  Lord's  side, 

Saviour,  wTe  are  Thine. 

5  Chosen  to  be  soldiers 

In  an  alien  land, 
Chosen,  called,  and  faithful, 

For  our  Captain's  band; 
In  the  service  royal 

Let  us  not  grow  cold ; 
Let  us  be  right  loyal, 
Noble,  true,  and  bold. 

Master,  Thou  wilt  keep  us, 

By  Thy  gi'iia*  Divine, 

Always  on  the  Lord's  side, 

Saviour,  always  Thine. 

Frances  K.  Havergal,  1ST 


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370  WORK,  for  the  night  is  coming:        7.6.7.5.D. 

Work  through  the  morning  hours; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling; 

Work  'mid  springing  flowers; 
Work  while  the  day  grows  brighter, 

Under  the  glowing  sun; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming: 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor, 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon; 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  wrorks  no  more. 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming: 

Under  the  sunset  skies, 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  daylight  flies; 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more; 
Work  while  the  night  is  darkening, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

Mrs.  Anna  L.  Coghill,  1861:   each  verse  alt. 

371  O G0D'  who  workest  hitherto,  ( !.M. 

Working  in  all  we  se< 
Fain  would  we  be,  and  bear,  and  do, 
As  best  it  pleaseth  Thee. 

2  The  toil  of  brain,  or  heart,  or  hand, 
[s  num's  appointed  lot; 
He  who  Thy  call  can  understand 

Will  work,  and  murmur  not. 


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3  Where'er  Thou  sendest  we  will  go, 
Nor  any  question  ask, 
And  what  Thou  biddesl  we  will  do, 

Whatever  be  the  task. 

1  Our  skill  of  hand  and  strength  of  limb 
Arc  not  our  own,  but  Thine; 
We  link  them  to  the  work  of  Him 
Who  made  all  life  Divine. 

5  Our  Brother-Friend,  Thy  holy  Son, 
Shared  all  our  lot  and  strife; 
And  nobly  will  our  work  be  done 
If  moulded  by  His  life. 

Rev.  Thomas  W.  Freckelton,  1SS4:  verse  2  arr. 


/./././ 


372  gOLDIERS  who  to  Christ  belong, 

Trust  ye  in  His  word,  be  strong; 
For  His  promises  are  sure, 
His  rewards  for  aye  endure. 

2  His  no  crowns  that  pass  away, 
His  no  palm  that  sees  decay, 
His  the  joy  that  shall  not  fade, 
His  the  light  that  knows  no  shade; 

3  His  the  home  for  spirits  blest, 
Where  He  gives  them  peaceful  rest, 
Far  above  the  starry  skies, 

In  the  bliss  of  Paradise. 

4  Here  on  earth  ye  can  but  clasp 
Things  that  perish  in  the  grasp: 

Lift  your  hearts,  then,  to  the  skies; 
God  Himself  shall  be  your  prize. 

5  Praise  we  now  with  saints  at  rest 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  blest : 
For  His  promises  are  sure, 

His  rewards  shall  aye  endure. 

Aimhi.  in  Breviary  of  Chalons-sur-Marne,  \7'M\. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Isaac  Williams,  1839:   recast  in  "The  Hymnary,*'  is~i 

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373  v^OLDIERS  of  the  cross,  arise, 

Gird  you  with  your  armor  bright ; 
Mighty  are  your  enenies, 

Hard  the  battle  ye  musl  light. 

2  'Mid  the  homes  of  want  and  woe, 
Strangers  to  the  living  word, 
Let  the  Saviour's  herald  go, 
Let  the  voice  of  hope  be  heard. 

:\  Where  the  shadows  deepest  lie, 
Carry  truth's  unsullied  ray; 
Where  are  crimes  of  blackest  dye. 
There  the  saving  sign  display. 

4  To  the  weary  and  the  worn 

Tell  of  realms  where  sorrows  cease; 
To  the  outcast  and  forlorn 
Speak  of  mercy  and  of  peace. 

5  Guard  the  helpless;  seek  the  strayed; 

Comfort  troubles;  banish  grief; 
In  the  might  of  God  arrayed, 
Scatter  sin  and  unbelief. 

f>  Be  the  banner  still  unfurled, 

Still  unsheathed  the  Spirit's  sword, 
Till  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 
Are  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  1864 

374  QNWARD,  Christian  soldiers,     6.5.6.5.12  1. 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before: 
( Jhrist  the  Royal  Master 

Leads  against  the  foe; 
Forward  into  battle, 

See,  His  banners  go. 

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Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marchfng  as  to  war, 

With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  flee; 
On  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory : 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 
Onward,  etc. 

Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God ; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod; 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  etc. 

Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  etc. 

Onward,  then,  ye  people, 
Join  our  happy  throng, 

Blend  with  ours  your  voices 
In  the  triumph-song; 

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Glory,  laud,  and  honor 

Unto  ( Jhrisl  the  King; 
This  through  countless  ages 

Men  and  angels  sing. 
Onward,  etc. 

Rev.  Sabine  Baring-Gould,  1865 

375  gAYIOUR,  Thy  dying  love        6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

Thou  gavest  me, 
Nor  should  I  aught  withhold, 

Dear  Lord,  from  Thee: 
In  love  my  soul  would  bow, 
My  heart  fulfil  its  vow, 
Some  offering  bring  Thee  now, 
Something  for  Thee. 

2  O'er  the  blest  mercy-seat 

Pleading  for  me, 
Upward  in  faith  I  look, 

Jesus,  to  Thee : 
Help  me  the  cross  to  bear, 
Thy  wondrous  love  declare, 
Some  song  to  raise,  or  prayer, 

Something  for  Thee. 

3  Give  me  a  faithful  heart, 

Guided  by  Thee, 
That  each  departing  day 

Henceforth  may  see 
Some  work  of  love  begun, 
Some  deed  of  kindness  done, 
Some  wanderer  sought  and  won, 

Something  for  Thee. 


4  All  that  I  am  and  have  — 
Thy  gifts  so  free  — 
Ever  in  joy  or  grief, 
My  Lord,  for  Thee; 


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And  when  Thy  face  1  see, 
My  ransomed  soul  shall  be, 
Through  all  eternity, 

Offered  to  Thee. ' 

Rev.  S.  Dryden  Phelps,  1S62:    verse  3,  line  2;   verse  4,  line  8,  alt. 

376  WHERE  cross  the  crowded  ways  of  life,      L.M. 

Where  sound  the  cries  of  race  and  clan, 
Above  the  noise  of  selfish  strife, 
We  hear  Thy  voices  0  Son  of  Man. 

2  In  haunts  of  wretchedness  and  need, 

On  shadowed  thresholds  dark  with  fears, 
From  paths  wrhere  hide  the  lures  of  greed, 
We  catch  the  vision  of  Thy  tears. 

3  From  tender  childhood's  helplessness, 

From  woman's  grief,  man's  burdened  toil, 
From  famished  souls,  from  sorrow's  stress, 
Thy  heart  has  never  known  recoil. 

4  The  cup  of  water  given  for  Thee 

Still  holds  the  freshness  of  Thy  grace; 
Yet  long  these  multitudes  to  see 
The  sweet  compassion  of  Thy  face. 

5  O  Master,  from  the  mountain  side, 

Make  haste  to  heal  these  hearts  of  pain; 
Among  these  restless  throngs  abide, 
O  tread  the  city's  streets  again; 

6  Till  sons  of  men  shall  learn  Thy  love, 

And  follow  where  Thy  feet  have  trod ; 
Till  glorious  from  Thy  heaven  above, 
Shall  come  the  City  of  our  (tod. 

Rev.  Prank  Mason  North,  1905 

377  jgOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise,  S.M. 

And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  His  Eternal  Son. 

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2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  Leave  no  unguarded  place, 

No  weakness  of  the  soul; 
Take  every  virtue,  every  grace, 
And  fortify  the  whole. 

5  To  keep  your  armor  bright, 

Attend  with  constant  care; 
Still  walking  in  your  Captain's  sight, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

6  From  strength  to  strength  go  on; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1749 

378      YE  servanty  of  the  Lord<  SM- 

Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright. 

And  trim  the  golden  flame; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  Name. 

3  Watch:  'tis  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak,  \\r*  near; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

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4  0  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 

With  His  own  royal  hand, 
And  raise  that  favorite  servant's  head 
Amidst  the  angelic  band. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  publ.  1755 

379  JESUS  calls  us;  o'er  the  tumult  8.7.8.7. 

Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea, 
Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth, 
Saying,  "  Christian,  follow  me." 

2  As,  of  old,  apostles  heard  it 

By  the  Galilean  lake, 
Turned  from  home  and  toil  and  kindred, 
Leaving  all  for  His  dear  sake. 

3  Jesus  calls  us  from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store, 
From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, 
Saying,  "Christian,  love  Me  more." 

4  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease, 
Still  He  calls,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
"Christian,  love  Me  more  than  these." 

5  Jesus  calls  us:  by  Thy  mercies, 

Saviour,  may  we  hear  Thy  call, 

Give  our  hearts  to  Thy  obedience. 

Serve  and  love  Thee  best  of  all. 

Mrs.  Cecil  F.  Alexander.  1852:    verse  2,  line  1,  alt. 

380  HE  tl,at  goeth  forth  with  :v(rPin<~  8.7.8.7. 

Bearing  precious  seed  in  love, 
Never  tiring,  never  sleeping, 
Findeth  mercy  from  above: 

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2  Soft  descend  the  dews  of  heaven, 

Bright  the  rays  celestial  shine; 
Precious  fruits  will  thus  be  given 
Through  an  influence  all  Divine. 

3  Sow  thy  seed;  be  never  weary; 

Let  no  fears  thy  soul  annoy; 
Be  the  prospect  ne'er  so  dreary, 
Thou  shalt  reap  the  fruits  of  joy. 

4  Lo!  the  scene  of  verdure  brightening, 

See  the  rising  grain  appear : 
Look  again;  the  fields  are  whitening, 
For  the  harvest-time  is  near. 

Thomas  Hastings,  1836  (Text  of  1858) 

381  TH0U  Lord  of  life> our  sav.ing  Health>  LM- 

Who  mak'st  Thy  suffering  ones  our  care, 
Our  gifts  are  still  our  truest  wrealth, 
To  serve  Thee  our  sincerest  prayer. 

2  As  on  the  river's  rising  tide 

Flow  strength  and  coolness  from  the  sea, 
So  through  the  ways  our  hands  provide 
May  quickening  life  flow  in  from  Thee, 

3  To  heal  the  wound,  to  still  the  pain, 

And  strength  to  failing  pulses  bring, 
Till  the  lame  feet  shall  leap  again, 

And  the  parched  lips  with  gladness  sing. 

4  Bless  Thou  the  gifts  our  hands  have  brought; 

Bless  Thou  the  work  our  hearts  have  planned: 
Ours  is  the  hope,  the  will,  the  thought; 
The  rest,  0  God,  is  in  Thy  hand. 

Rev.  Samuel  Longfellow,  18S0 

382  WE ®ye Thee  1)llt  Thine own>  SM- 

WhatcVr  the  gifl  may  be: 

All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  O  Lord,  from  Thee. 

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2  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 
To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 

3  O  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 

And  homes  are  hare  and  cold, 
And  lambs  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled 
Are  straying  from  the  fold. 

4  To  comfort  and  to  bless, 

To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless, 
Is  angels'  work  below. 

5  The  captive  to  release, 

To  God  the  lost  to  bring, 
To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace,  — 
It  is  a  Christ -like  thing. 

G  And  we  believe  Thy  word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be, 
What  e'er  for  Thine  we  do,  0  Lord, 
We  do  it  unto  Thee. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  1864 

383       0  U)RD  ()f  heaven  and  earth  and  b»j         8.8.8.4. 

To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be; 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee 
Who  givest  all? 

2  The  golden  sunshine,  vernal  air, 

Sweet  flowers  and  fruit,  Thy  love  declare; 
Where  harvests  ripen,  Thou  art  there 
Who  givest  all. 

3  For  peaceful  homes  and  healthful  days, 
For  nil  the  blessings  earth  displays, 

We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise 
Who  givest  all. 

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4  Thou  didst  not  spare  Thine  only  Son. 
But  gav'st  Him  for  a  world  undone, 
And  freely  with  that  Blessed  One 

Thou  givest  all. 

5  For  souls  redeemed,  for  sins  forgiven, 
For  means  of  grace  and  hopes  of  heaven, 
Father,  what  can  to  Thee  be  given 

Who  givest  all? 

6  To  Thee,  from  whom  we  all  derive 
Our  life,  our  gifts,  our  power  to  give; 
O  may  we  ever  with  Thee  live 

Who  givest  all. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1803  (Text  of  1372) 

384       O  PRAISE  our  God  to-day,  S.M. 

His  constant  mercy  bless, 
Whose  love  hath  helped  us  on  our  way, 
And  granted  us  success. 

2  His  arm  the  strength  imparts 

Our  daily  toil  to  bear; 
His  grace  alone  inspires  our  hearts 
Each  other's  load  to  share. 

3  0  happiest  work  below, 

Earnest  of  joy  above, 
To  sweeten  many  a  cup  of  woe 
By  deeds  of  holy  love! 

4  Lord,  may  it  be  our  choice 

This  blessed  rule  to  keep, 
"  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice, 
And  weep  with  them  that  weep." 

5  O  praise  our  God  to-day, 

His  constant  mercy  bless, 
Whose  love  hath  helped  us  on  our  way. 

And  granted  us  success. 

Rev.  Sir  Henry  W.  Baker.  Bart.,  1S61 

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385  O  DAUGHTERS  blest  of  Galilee,  8.8.8. 

With  Jesus  chose  ye  well  to  be, 
Thrice  happy  holy  company! 

2  O  joy,  to  see  that  Master  drat! 
O  joy,  to  live  with  Him  so  near! 
OJoy,  that  gentle  voice  to  hear! 

3  O  more  than  joy,  to  that  dear  Lord, 
In  purest,  deepest  love  adored, 

All  lowly  service  to  afford ! 

4  Yea,  happy  was  your  lot  to  bring, 
In  loyal  homage  to  your  King, 
Each  free  and  gracious  offering. 

5  O  Jesus,  throned  above  the  height, 
Adoring  troops  of  angels  bright 
Wait  on  Thy  bidding  day  and  night : 

I 

6  Thy  sacred  form  we  cannot  see, 

Yet,  Lord,  these  hands  may  render  Thee 
Each  lowly  act  of  charity. 

7  For  while  'mid  want  and  woe  we  move, 
And  tend  Thy  poor  in  gentle  love, 

We  minister  to  Thee  above. 

8  0  gracious  Jesus,  we  confess 

Our  poor  cold  love,  our  nothingness: 
Yet  Thou  wilt  own,  and  Thou  wilt  bless. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  1867 

386  O  G()D  ()f  mercy,  God  of  might,  8.8.8.6 

In  love  and  pity  infinite, 
Teach  us,  as  ever  in  Thy  sight, 
To  live  our  life  to  Thee. 

2  And  Thou  who  cam's!  on  earth  to  die, 
That  fallen  man  might  live  thereby, 
()  hear  us,  for  to  Thee  we  cry 
In  hope,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 

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3  Teach  us  the  lesson  Thou  hast  taught, 
To  feel  for  those  Thy  blood  hath  bought; 
That  every  word  and  deed  and  thought 

May  work  a  work  for  Thee. 

4  For  all  are  brethren,  far  and  wide, 

Since  Thou,  0  Lord,  for  all  hast  died; 
Then  teach  us,  whatsoe'er  betide, 
To  love  them  all  in  Thee. 

5  In  sickness,  sorrow,  want,  or  care, 
Whatever  it  be,  'tis  ours  to  share; 
May  we,  when  help  is  needed,  there 

Give  help  as  unto  Thee. 

6  And  may  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move 
All  those  who  live,  to  live  in  love, 
Till  Thou  shalt  greet  in  heaven  above 

All  those  who  live  to  Thee. 

Rev.  Godfrey  Thring,  1S77:    vor.se  6,  line  4,  alt. 

387  XAKE  m^  life>  and  Iet  !t  be  7.7.7.7. 

Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee. 
Take  my  moments  and  my  days; 
Let  them  flow  in  ceaseless  praise. 


Take  my  hands,  and  let  them  move 
At  the  impulse  of  Thy  love. 
Take  my  feet,  and  let  them  be 
Swift  and  beautiful  for  Thee. 


3  Take  my  voice,  and  let  me  sing, 
Always,  only,  for  my  King. 
Take  my  lips,  and  let  them  be 
Filled  with  messages  from  Thee. 

4  Take  my  silver  and  my  gold; 
Not  a  mite  would  T  withhold. 
Take  my  intellect,  and  use 
Every  power  as  Thou  shalt  choose. 

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5  Take  my  will,  and  make  it  Thine; 
It  shall  be  no  longer  mine. 
Take  my  heart,  it  is  Thine  own; 
It  shall  be  Thy  royal  throne. 

(>  Take  my  love;  my  Lord,  I  pour 
At  Thy  feet  its  treasure-store. 
Take  myself,  and  I  will  be 
Ever,  only,  all  for  Thee. 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1874 

388  O  JESUS>  l  have  Promised  7.6.7.6.D. 

To  serve  Thee  to  the  end ; 
Be  Thou  for  ever  near  me, 

My  Master  and  my  Friend : 
I  shall  not  fear  the  battle 
If  Thou  art  by  my  side, 
Nor  wander  from  the  pathway 
If  Thou  wilt  be  my  Guide. 

2  O  let  me  feel  Thee  near  me, 

The  world  is  ever  near; 
I  see  the  sights  that  dazzle, 

The  tempting  sounds  I  hear: 
My  foes  are  ever  near  me, 

Around  me  and  within; 
But,  Jesus,  draw  Thou  nearer, 

And  shield  my  soul  from  sin. 

3  0  let  me  hear  Thee  speaking 

In  accents  clear  and  still, 
Above  the  storms  of  passion, 

The  murmurs  of  self-will: 
0  speak  to  re-assure  me, 

To  hasten  or  control ; 
()  speak,  and  make  me  listen, 

Thou  Guardian  of  my  soul. 

4  ()  Jesus,  Thou  hast  promised 

To  all  who  follow  Thee 
Thai  where  Thou  art  in  j^lory 
There  shall  Thy  servant  be; 

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And,  Jesus,  I  have  promised 

To  serve  Thee  to  the  end; 
0  give  me  grace  to  follow 
My  Master  and  my  Friend. 

Rev.  John  E.  Bode,  18G8 

389  O^  our  wa*v  r(\J°i(,inR"<  6.5.6.5. 1 ). 

As  we  homeward  move4, 
Hearken  to  our  praises, 

O  Thou  God  of  love. 
Is  there  grief  or  sadness? 

Thou  our  Joy  shalt  be; 
Is  our  sky  beclouded? 

There  is  light  in  Thee. 

2  If  with  honest-hearted 

Love  for  God  and  man, 
Day  by  day  Thou  find  us 

Doing  all  we  can, 
Thou  who  giv'st  the  seed-time 

Wilt  give  large  increase, 
Crown  the  head  with  blessings, 

Fill  the  heart  with  peace. 

3  On  our  way  rejoicing 

Gladly  let  us  go; 
Victor  is  our  Leader, 

Vanquished  is  the  foe: 
Christ  without,  our  safety; 

Christ  within,  our  joy; 
Who,  if  we  be  faithful, 

Can  our  hope  destroy9 

4  Unto  God  the  Father 

Joyful  songs  we  sing; 
Unto  God  the  Saviour 

Thankful  hearts  we  bring; 
Unto  God  the  Spirit 

Bow  we  and  adore, 
( )n  our  way  rejoicing 

Ever,  evermore. 

Rev.  John  s.  B.  Monsell,  1863,  1873:  vor><>  1,  lines  6,  8,  alt. 
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390       XH0U  Maker  of  our  mortal  frame,  L.M. 

Of  all  Thy  works  the  noblest  far, 
We  bow  before  Thy  righteous  claim 
To  all  we  have  and  all  we  are. 

2  Our  tongues  were  fashioned  for  Thy  word, 

Our  hands,  to  do  Thy  will  Divine; 
Our  bodies  are  Thy  temple,  Lord, 

The  mind's  immortal  powers  are  Thine. 

3  Its  highest  thought,  to  trace  Thy  skill, 

Its  purest  love,  on  Thee  to  rest, 
Its  noblest  action  of  the  will, 

To  choose  Thy  service  and  be  blest. 

4  Our  ransomed  spirits  rise  to  Thee, 

Unfailing  Source  of  light  and  joy: 
Thy  love  has  made  Thy  children  free, 
Thy  praise  shall  life  and  strength  employ. 

5  Give  grace  and  mercy  to  the  end, 

For  we  are  Thine  and  not  our  own : 
So  shall  we  to  Thy  courts  ascend, 

And  cast  our  crowns  before  Thy  throne. 

Rev.  Aaron  R.  Wolfe,  1858 


fissions 

391        JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  L.M. 

Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 

Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head; 
His  Name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice; 

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3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

1  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King, 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again., 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Psalm  Ixxii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

392      S00N  may  the  last  glad  song  arise  L,M- 

Through  all  the  millions  of  the  skies, 
That  song  of  triumph  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's. 

2  Let  thrones  and  powers  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  Thee; 

And  over  land  and  stream  and  main 
Wave  Thou  the  sceptre  of  Thy  reign. 

3  O  that  the  anthem  now  might  swell, 
And  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 
That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns! 

Anon.     Ascribed  to  Mrs.  Vokes,  1816 

393  WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night,      7. 7. 7.7. D. 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are: 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star! 
Watchman,  doth  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell? 
Traveller,  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

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2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends: 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own; 

And  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn: 
Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller,  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  come! 

Sir  John  Bowring,  1825 

394       " F0R  My  sake  and  the  g°sPel's>  8°    8.7.8.7. D. 
And  tell  redemption's  story;'' 
His  heralds  answer,  "Be  it  so, 

And  Thine,  Lord,  all  the  glory!" 
They  preach  His  birth,  His  life,  His  cross, 

The  love  of  His  atonement, 
For  whom  they  count  the  world  but  loss, 
His  Easter,  His  enthronement. 

2  Hark,  hark,  the  trump  of  Jubilee 
Proclaims  to  every  nation, 
From  pole  to  pole,  by  land  and  sea, 
Glad  tidings  of  salvation: 
-   As  nearer  draws  the  day  of  doom, 
While  still  the  battle  rages, 
The  heavenly  Day-spring  through  the  gloom 
Breaks  on  the  night  of  ages. 

)->  Still  on  and  on  the  anthems  spread 
( )f  Alleluia  voices, 
In  concert  with  the  holy  dead 
The  warrior  Church  rejoices; 

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Their  snow-white  robes  are  washed  in  blood, 

Their  golden  harps  arc  ringing; 
Earth  and  the  Paradise  of  God 

One  triumph-song  are  singing. 

-1  He  comes,  whose  advent  trumpet  drowns 

The  last  of  time's  evangels, 
Emmanuel  crowned  with  many  crowns, 

The  Lord  of  saints  and  angels: 
O  Life,  Light,  Love,  the  great  I  AM, 

Triune,  who  changest  never, 
The  throne  of  God  and  of  the  Lamb 

Is  Thine,  and  Thine  for  ever. 

Bishop  Edward  II.  Bickersteth,  1899 

395  ii.io.n.io.9.11. 

(  )  ZION,  haste,  thy  mission  high  fulfilling, 

To  tell  to  all  the  world  that  God  is  Light ; 
That  He  who  made  all  nations  is  not  willing 
One  soul  should  perish,  lost  in  shades  of  night. 
Publish  glad  tidings,  tidings  of  peace; 
Tidings  of  Jesus,  redemption  and  release. 

2  Behold  how  many  thousands  still  are  lying 

Bound  in  the  darksome  prison-house  of  sin, 
With  none  to  tell  them  of  the  Saviour's  dying, 
Or  of  the  life  He  died  for  them  to  win. 
Publish  glad  tidings,  etc. 

3  Proclaim  to  every  people,  tongue,  and  nation 

That  God,  in  whom  they  live  and  move,  is  Love: 
Tell  how  He  stooped  to  save  His  lost  creation, 
And  died  on  earth  that  man  might  live  above. 
Publish  glad  tidings,  etc. 

4  Give  of  thy  sons  to  bear  the  message  glorious; 

( !ive  of  thy  wealth  to  speed  them  on  their  way; 
Pour  out  thy  soul  for  them  in  prayer  victorious; 
And  all  thou  spendesl  Jesus  will  repay. 
Publish  glad  tidings,  etc. 

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5  He  comes  again:  O  Zion,  ere  thou  meet  Him, 
Make  known  to  every  heart  His  saving  grace; 
Let  none  whom  He  hath  ransomed  fail  to  greet  Him, 
Through  thy  neglect,  unfit  to  see  His  face. 
Publish  glad  tidings,  etc. 

Mra.  Mary  Ami  Thomson,  1870 

3%  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

QHRIST  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 

With  loving  zeal; 
The  poor  and  them  that  mourn, 
The  faint  and  overborne, 
Sin-sick  and  sorrow-worn, 

Whom  Christ  doth  heal. 

2  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 

With  fervent  prayer; 
The  wayward  and  the  lost, 
By  restless  passions  tossed, 
Redeemed  at  countless  cost 

From  dark  despair. 

3  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 

With  one  accord; 
With  us  the  work  kr  share, 
With  us  reproach  to  dare, 
With  us  the  cross  to  bear, 

For  Christ  our  Lord. 

4  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing ; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 

With  joyful  song; 
The  new-born  souls  whose  days, 
Reclaimed  from  error's  ways, 
Inspired  with  hope  and  praise, 

To  Christ  belong. 

Rev.  Samuel  Woloott,  1869 


MISSIONS 


AND  is  the  time  approaching,        7.6.7.6.D. 

By  prophets  long  foretold, 
When  all  shall  dwell  together, 

One  Shepherd  and  one  fold? 
Shall  every  idol  perish, 

To  moles  and  bats  be  thrown? 
And  every  prayer  be  offered 

To  God  in  Christ  alone? 

Shall  Jew  and  Gentile  meeting 

From  many  a  distant  shore, 
Around  one  altar  kneeling, 

One  common  Lord  adore? 
Shall  all  that  now  divides  us 

Remove,  and  pass  away 
Like  shadows  of  the  morning 

Before  the  blaze  of  day? 

Shall  all  that  now  unites  us 

More  sweet  and  lasting  prove, 
A  closer  bond  of  union 

In  a  blest  land  of  love? 
Shall  war  be  learned  no  longer? 

Shall  strife  and  tumult  cease? 
All  earth  His  blessed  kingdom, 

The  Lord  and  Prince  of  Peace! 

0  long-expected  dawning, 

Come  with  thy  cheering  ray; 
When  shall  the  morning  brighten, 

The  shadows  flee  away? 
O  sweet  anticipation! 

It  cheers  the  watchers  on 
To  pray,  and  hope,  and  labor, 

Till  the  dark  night  be  gone. 

Jane  Borthwick,  1859 


THE   CHURCH 


398  rJ^HE  morning  light  is  breaking,     7.6.7.6.D, 

The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing, 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thy  onward  way; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay: 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim,  "The  Lord  is  come." 

Rev.  Samuel  F.  Smith,  1832 

399  O^^  country's  voice  is  pleading,     7.6.7.6.U. 

Ye  men  of  God,  arise! 
His  providence  is  leading, 

The  land  before  you  lies; 
Day-gleams  are  o'er  it  brightening, 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil; 
Wide  fields,  for  harvest  whitening, 

Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 

2  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 
Speed  on  from  easl  to  west, 
Till  all,  His  cross  beholding, 
In  Him  are  fully  blest. 


MISSIONS 


Great  Author  of  salvation, 
Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 

When  we,  a  ransomed  nation, 
Thy  sceptre  shall  obey. 

Mrs.  Maria  F.  Anderson,  1849 

400  T^ROM  ocean  unto  ocean  7.G.7.6.D* 

Our  land  shall  own  Thee  Lord, 
And,  filled  with  true  devotion. 

Obey  Thy  sovereign  word. 
Our  prairies  and  our  mountains, 

Forest  and  fertile  field, 
Our  rivers,  lakes,  and  fountain-. 
To  Thee  shall  tribute  yield. 

2  0  Christ,  for  Thine  own  glory, 

And  for  our  country's  weal, 
Wo  humbly  plead  before  Thee, 

Thyself  in  us  reveal; 
And  may  we  know,  Lord  Jesus, 

The  touch  of  Thy  dear  hand; 
And,  healed  of  our  diseases, 

The  tempter's  power  withstand. 

3  Where  error  smites  with  blindness, 

Enslaves  and  leads  astray, 
Do  Thou  in  loving-kindness 

Proclaim  Thy  gospel  day; 
Till  all  the  tribes  and  races 

That  dwell  in  this  fair  land, 
Adorned  with  Christian  graces, 

Within  Thy  courts  shall  stand. 

4  Our  Saviour  King,  defend  us, 

And  guide  where  we  should  go; 
Forth  with  Thy  message  send  us, 

Thy  love  and  light  to  show; 
Till,  fired  with  true  devotion 

Enkindled  by  Thy  word, 
From  ocean  unto  ocean 

Our  land  shall  own  Thee  Lord. 

Row  Robert  Murray,  1880 

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401  7.6.7.6.D. 

Jj^ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation!   O  salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till  like  a  sea  of  glory 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  rei<in. 

Bishop  Reginald  Hebrr,  1819 


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402  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

HPHOU,  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight, 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray : 
And,  where  the  gospel's  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

Let  there  be  light. 

2  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
O  now  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  light. 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight; 

Move  o'er  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 
Let  there  be  light. 

4  Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might! 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  world  far  and  wide 

Let  there  be  light. 

Rev.  John  Marriott,  c.  1813:   verae  4,  line  1,  alt. 

403  TUUMPET  of  God>  sound  hi&h;       6.8.8.7.7.8.6. 

Till  the  hearts  of  the  heathen  shake, 
And  the  souls  that  in  slumber  lie, 

At  the  voice  of  the  Lord  awake. 
Till  the  fenced  cities  fall 
At  the  blast  of  the  gospel  call, 

Trumpet  of  God,  sound  high. 

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2  Hosts  of  the  Lord,  go  forth; 

Go,  strong  in  the  power  of  His  rest, 
Till  the  South  be  at  one  with  the  North, 

And  peace  upon  East  and  West; 
Till  the  far-off  lands  shall  thrill 
With  the  gladness  of  God's  "Good  will," 

Hosts  of  the  Lord,  go  forth. 

3  Come,  as  of  old,  like  fire; 

O  Force  of  the  Lord,  descend, 
Till  with  love  of  the  world's  Desire 

Earth  burn  to  its  utmost  end ; 
Till  the  ransomed  people  sing 
To  the  glory  of  Christ  the  King, 

Come,  as  of  old,  like  fire. 

Rev.  Arnold  Brooks,  1000  (Text  of  1904) 

404  HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed,  7.6.7. G.D. 

Great  David's  greater  Son! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth ; 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth; 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go, 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

3  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring; 
All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 
His  praise  all  people  sing; 

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For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  dailj  vows  ascend; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 

4  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  His  throne  shall  rest , 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All  blessing  and  all-blest: 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 
His  covenant  remove, 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever,  — 
That  Name  to  us  is  Love. 

Psalm  lxxii.     James  Montgomery,  1821 

405  LIGHT  of  the  world,  we  hail  Thee,    7.6.7.6.D. 

Flushing  the  eastern  skies; 
Never  shall  darkness  veil  Thee 

Again  from  human  eyes ; 
Too  long,  alas!  withholden, 

Now  spread  from  shore  to  shore; 
Thy  light,  so  glad  and  golden, 
Shall  set  on  earth  no  more. 

2  Light  of  the  world,  Thy  beauty 

Steals  into  every  heart, 
And  glorifies  with  duty 

Life's  poorest,  humblest  part; 
Thou  robest  in  Thy  splendor 

The  simple  ways  of  men, 
And  helpest  them  to  render 

Light  back  to  Thee  again. 

3  Light  of  the  world,  before  Thee 

Our  spirits  prostrate  fall; 
We  worship,  we  adore  Thee, 

Thou  Light,  the  Life  of  all; 
With  Thee  is  no  forgetting 

( )f  all  Thine  hand  hath  made; 
Thy  rising  hath  no  setting, 

Thy  sunshine  hath  no  shade. 

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1  Light  of  the  world,  illumine 

This  darkened  land  of  Thine, 
Till  everything  that's  human 

Be  rilled  with  what's  Divine; 
Till  every  tongue  and  nation, 

From  sin's  dominion  free, 
Rise  in  the  new  creation 

Which  springs  from  Love  and  Thee. 

Rev.  John  S.  R.  Monaell,  1863 

406  (  )'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness,     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

Cheered  by  no  celestial  ray, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arising, 

Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day; 

Send  the  gospel 
To  the  earth's  remotest  bounds. 

2  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night, 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase; 

Sway  Thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

Rev.  William  Williams.  1772: 
verse   1   re-written;    verse  '-'.  line  2,  and  verse  '■*>.  alt. 

407  8.6.8.6.8.8. 
Q  NORTH,  with  all  thy  vale>  of  green, 

I )  South,  with  ;ill  thy  palms, 
From  peopled  towns  and  fields  between 

Uplift  the  voice  of  psalms; 
Raise,  ancient  East,  the  anthem  high, 
And  let  the  youthful  West  reply. 

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2  Lo!  in  the  clouds  of  heaven  appears 

God's  well-beloved  Son; 
He  brings  a  train  of  brighter  years; 

His  kingdom  is  begun : 
He  comes,  a  guilty  world  to  bless 
With  mercy,  truth,  and  righteousness. 

3  O  Father,  haste  the  promised  hour, 

When  at  His  feet  shall  lie 
All  rule,  authority,  and  power, 

Beneath  the  ample  sky; 
When  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 
The  Lord  of  every  human  soul : 

4  When  all  shall  heed  the  words  He  said 

Amid  their  daily  cares, 
And  by  the  loving  life  He  led 

Shall  seek  to  pattern  theirs; 
And  He  wTho  conquered  death  shall  win 
The  mightier  conquest  over  sin. 

William  Cullen  Bryant,  1865 


408       Y^  Christian  heralds,  go  proclaim  L.M. 

Salvation  through  Emmanuel's  Name 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  Rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  God  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  flaming  zeal  your  breasts  inspire, 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  hush  the  tempests  into  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more ; 
Meet  with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  our  Jesus  Lord  of  all. 

Rev.  Bourne  H.  Draper,  1S03: 
verse  1,  lines  1,3;    verse  2,  line  1,  alt. 


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409  11.10.11.10. 

TAIL  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning! 
Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  have  lain! 
Hushed  he  the  accents  of  sorrow  and  mourning; 
Zion  in  triumph  begins  her  mild  reign. 

2  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning, 

Long  by  the  prophets  of  Israel  foretold! 
Hail  to  the  millions  from  bondage  returning! 
Gentiles  and  Jews  the  blest  vision  behold. 

3  Lo,  in  the  desert  rich  flowers  are  springing, 

Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  along; 
Loud  from  the  mountain-tops  echoes  are  ringing, 
Wastes  rise  in  verdure,  and  mingle  in  song. 

4  See,  from  all  lands,  from  the  isles  of  the  ocean, 

Praise  to  Jehovah  ascending  on  high; 
Fallen  are  the  engines  of  war  and  commotion, 
Shouts  of  salvation  are  rending  the  sky. 

Thomas  Hastings,  1832 


410 


i  .i  .i  . 


JJASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 
When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  His  Name  adore; 
Satan  and  his  host  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain; 
Righteousness  and  joy  and  peace, 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord; 

Ever  praise  His  glorious  Name; 
All  His  mighty  acts  record; 
All  Ilis  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

Psalm  lxxii.      Harriet   Aul.rr,   1SL".> 

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411  pUNG  out  the  banner!  let  it  float  L.M. 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide; 
The  sun  that  lights  its  shining  folds. 
The  cross  on  which  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Fling  out  the  banner!  angels  bend 

In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign, 
And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  love  Divine. 

3  Fling  out  the  banner!  heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight, 
And  nations,  crowding  to  be  born, 
Baptize  their  spirits  in  its  light. 

4  Fling  out  the  banner!  sin-sick  souls, 

That  sink  and  perish  in  the  strife, 
Shall  touch  in  faith  its  radiant  hem 
And  spring  immortal  into  life. 

5  Fling  out  the  banner!  let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide, 
Our  glory,  only  in  the  cross; 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucified! 

<>  Fling  out  the  banner!  wide  and  high, 
Seaward  and  skyward,  let  it  shine: 
Nor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit  ours; 
We  conquer  only  in  that  sign. 

Bishop  George  W.  Donne,  1848 

412  gAVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations;       S.7.S.7.D. 

Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be; 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee: 
Of  Thy  cross  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nation-  told; 
Le1  them  Bee  Thee  in  Thy  glory 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

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2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast, 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest: 
Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee  as  Man  for  sinners  slain. 

3  Saviour,  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting; 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit,  new  creating, 

Love's  pure  flame,  and  wisdom's  light. 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

Bishop  A.  Cleveland  Coxe,  1851 

413       LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass,       C.M.D. 
Ye  bars  of  iron,  yield, 
And  let  the  King  of  Glory  pass; 

The  cross  is  in  the  field : 
That  banner,  brighter  than  the  star 

That  leads  the  train  of  night, 
Shines  on  their  march,  and  guides  from  far 
His  servants  to  the  fight. 

2  A  holy  war  those  servants  wage; 

Mysteriously  at  strife, 
The  powers  of  heaven  and  hell  engage 

For  more  than  death  or  life. 
Ye  armies  of  the  living  God, 

His  sacramental  host, 
Where  hallowed  footsteps  never  trod 

Take  your  appointed  post: 

:;  Though  few  and  small  and  weak  your  bands, 
Strong  in  your  Captain's  strength 
Go  to  the  conquest  of  all  lands; 
All  must  be  His  at  length. 

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Those  spoils  at  His  victorious  feet 

You  shall  rejoice  to  lay, 
And  lay  yourselves,  as  trophies  meet, 

In  His  great  judgment-day. 

I   ( )  fear  not,  faint  not,  halt  not  now; 

In  Jesus'  Name  be  strong; 
To  Him  shall  all  the  nations  bow, 

And  sing  with  you  this  song: 
"Uplifted  are  the  gates  of  brass, 

The  bars  of  iron  yield ; 
Behold  the  King  of  Glory  pass; 

The  cross  hath  won  the  field." 

James  Montgomery,  1«43:    ver^e  1,  lines  2,  3,  alt. 

414  Irregular 

rjJ-OD  is  working  His  purpose  out,  as  year  succeeds  to 
year : 
God  is  working  His  purpose  out,  and  the  time  is  draw- 
ing near  — 
Nearer  and  nearer  draws  the  time,  the  time  that  shall 
surely  be, 
When  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God, 
as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

2  From  utmost  East  to  utmost  West,  where'er  man's  foot 

hath  trod, 
By  the  mouth  of  many  messengers  goes  forth  the  voice 

of  God; 
Give  ear  to  Me,  ye  continents  —  ye  isles,  give  ear  to  Me, 
That  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God,  as 

the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

3  What  can  we  do  to  work  God's  work,  to  prosper  and 

increase 
The  brotherhood  of  all  mankind  —  the  reign  of  the 

Prince  of  Peace? 
What  can  we  do  to  hasten  the  time,  the  time  that  shall 

surely  be, 
When  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God,  as 

the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

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March  we  forth  in  the  strength  of  God,  with  the  banner 
of  Christ  unfurled, 
Thai   the  light  of  the  glorious  gospel  of  truth  may 
shine  throughout  the  world: 
Fighl  we  the  fight  with  sorrow  and  sin  to  set  their  captives, 
free, 
That  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  God,  as 
the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

All  we  can  do  is  nothing  worth,  unless  Cod  blesses  the 
deed; 
Vainly  we  hope  for  the  harvest  tide,  till  Cod  gives  life 
to  the  seed; 
Yet  nearer  and  nearer  draws  the  time,  the  time  that 
shall  surely  be, 
When  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  glory  of  Cod,  as 
the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

Arthur  C.  Aingcr,  1801 


415       SEND  Thou'  °  Lon1'  to  every  place  8.8.8.6. 

Swift  messengers  before  Thy  face, 
The  heralds  of  Thy  wondrous  grace, 
Where  Thou  Thyself  wilt  come. 

2  Send  men  whose  eyes  have  seen  the  King, 
Men  in  whose  ears  His  sweet  words  ring; 
Send  such  Thy  lost  ones  home  to  bring; 

Send  them  where  Thou  wilt  come. 

3  To  bring  good  news  to  souls  in  sin; 
The  bruised  and  broken  hearts  to  win; 
In  every  place  to  bring  them  in 

Where  Thou  Thyself  wilt  come. 

1   Gird  each  one  with  the  Spirit's  sword, 
The  sword  of  Thine  own  deathless  word; 
And  make  them  conquerors,  conquering  Lord, 
Where  Thou  Thyself  wilt  come. 

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5  Raise  up,  0  Lord  the  Holy  Ghost, 
From  this  broad  land  a  mighty  host, 
Their  war  cry,  "We  will  seek  the  lost 
Where  Thou,  O  Christ,  wilt  come." 

Mrs.  Mary  C.  Gated,  I  i 

416  ^HY  kingdom  come,  O  God,  6.6.6.6. 

Thy  rule,  0  Christ,  begin; 
Break  with  Thine  iron  rod 
The  tyrannies  of  sin. 

2  Where  is  Thy  reign  of  peace, 

And  purity,  and  love.' 
When  shall  all  hatred  cease, 
As  in  the  realms  above? 

3  When  comes  the  promised  time 

That  war  shall  be  no  more, 
And  lust,  oppression,  crime, 
Shall  flee  Thy  face  before? 

4  We  pray  Thee,  Lord,  arise, 

And  come  in  Thy  great  might ; 
Revive  our  longing  eyes, 

Which  languish  for  Thy  sight. 

5  O'er  heathen  lands  afar 

Thick  darkness  broodeth  yet : 
Arise,  0  Morning  Star, 
Arise,  and  never  set. 

Rev.  Lewis  Hensley,  1867 


Cbe  Communion  of  faints 

417  ^LLELUIA,  song  of  sweetness,      8.7.8.7.8.7. 

Voice  of  joy,  eternal  lay; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Of  the  choirs  in  heavenly  daw 
Which  the  angels  sing,  abiding 

In  the  house  of  God  alway. 

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2  Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

Salem,  Mother  ever  blest; 
Alleluias  without  ending 

Fit  yon  place  of  gladsome  rest ; 
Exiles  we,  by  Babel's  waters, 

Sit  in  bondage  and  distressed. 

3  Alleluia!  songs  of  gladness 

Suit  not  always  souls  forlorn : 
Alleluia!  sounds  of  sadness 

Midst  our  joyful  strains  are  borne; 
For  in  this  dark  world  of  sorrow 

We  with  tears  our  sins  must  mourn. 

4  Trinity  of  endless  glory, 

Hear  Thy  people  as  they  cry; 
Grant  us  all  our  heart's  deep  longing 

In  our  home  beyond  the  sky; 
There  to  Thee  our  Alleluia 

Singing  everlastingly. 

Anon.  (Latin,  11th  cent.)-     Verses  1,  2,  4,  trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Xeale,  1851: 
verse  4,  line  3,  alt.;   verse  3,  trans,  in  Cooke  and  Denton's  "Hymnal,"  1853 

418  JJAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined,  CM. 

And  saved  by  grace  alone; 
Walking  in  all  Thy  ways,  we  find 
Our  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  Church  triumphant  in  Thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know; 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee  in  Thy  glorious  realm  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  Thy  throne, 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace; 

The  kingdoms  arc  but  one. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads; 

From  hence  our  spirits  rise; 
And  he  that  in  Thy  statutes  treads 
Shall  meet  Thee  in  I  he  skies. 

Rei    ( iharles  Weslej  ,  1745 
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419  (  CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King,        7.7.7.7. 

As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock  and  blest; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest : 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Lift  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Zion's  city  is  in  sight; 

There  our  endless  home  shall  be, 
There  our  Lord  we  soon  shall  see. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren;  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

Rev.  John  Cennick,  1742 

420  J1  ROM  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare,        7.6.7.6.D, 

For  all  Thy  saints  at  rest. 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Jesus, 

All  praises  be  addressed; 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  win  the  I  at1  le 

That  they  might  conquerors  be; 
Their  crowns  of  living  glory 

Are  lit  with  rays  from  Thee. 


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2  Apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 

And  all  the  sacred  throng 
Who  wear  the  spotless  raiment, 

Who  raise  the  ceaseless  song; 
For  these,  passed  on  before  us, 

Saviour,  we  Thee  adore, 
And,  walking  in  their  footsteps, 

Would  serve  Thee  more  and  more. 

3  Then  praise  we  God  the  Father, 

And  praise  we  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Eternal  Three  in  One; 
Till  all  the  ransomed  number 

Fall  down  before  the  Throne, 
And  honor,  power,  and  glory 

Ascribe  to  God  alone. 

Horatio,  Earl  Nelson,  1S03 

421      BLESS^D  are  the  Rons  of  God>  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

They  are  bought  writh  Christ's  own  blood; 
They  are  ransomed  from  the  grave, 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have: 
With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  They  are  justified  by  grace, 
They  enjoy  the  Saviour's  peace; 
All  their  sins  are  washed  away, 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day: 
With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

3  They  are  lights  upon  the  earth, 
Children  of  a  heavenly  birth; 
One  with  God,  with  Jesus  one, 

(  Horj  is  in  them  begun: 

With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 

Here  and  in  eternity. 

Rev.  Joseph  Humphrey!,  L743:  arr.,  mid  verso  2,  Line  2,  alt. 
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422       JpAITH  of  our  fathers!  living  still  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

In  spite  of  dungeon,  fire  and  sword, 
O  how  our  hearts  beat  high  with  joy 

Whene'er  we  hear  that  glorious  word: 
Faith  of  our  fathers,  holy  faith! 
We  will  be  true  to  thee  till  death. 

2  Our  fathers,  chained  in  prisons  dark, 

Were  still  in  heart  and  conscience  free; 
And  blest  would  be  their  children's  fate 

If  they,  like  them,  should  die  for  thee: 
Faith  of  our  fathers,  holy  faith! 
We  will  be  true  to  thee  till  death. 

3  Faith  of  our  fathers!  God's  great  power 

Shall  win  all  nations  unto  thee; 
And  through  the  truth  that  comes  from  God 

Mankind  shall  then  indeed  be  free: 
Faith  of  our  fathers,  holy  faith! 
We  will  be  true  to  thee  till  death. 

4  Faith  of  our  fathers!  Ave  will  love 

Both  friend  and  foe  in  all  our  strife, 
And  preach  thee,  too,  as  love  knows  how 

By  kindly  words  and  virtuous  life: 
Faith  of  our  fathers,  holy  faith! 
We  will  be  true  to  thee  till  death. 

Rev.  Frederick  W.  Faber,  ls-19: 
verse  2,  line  4;    verse  3,  lines  1-4,  alt. 

423  cm.]). 

QOME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 

That  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  whins  of  love 

To  joy  celestial  rise- 
Let  al!  the  saints  terrestrial  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone, 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 

!n  earth  and  heaven  are  one. 


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2  One  family  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath, 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 

The  narrow  stream  of  death; 
One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow; 
Part  of  His  host  hath  crossed  the  flood, 

And  part  is  crossing  now. 

3  His  militant,  embodied  host, 

With  wishful  looks  we  stand, 
And  long  to  see  that  happy  coast, 

And  reach  that  heavenly  land : 
E'en  now  by  faith  we  join  our  hands 

With  those  that  went  before, 
And  greet  the  blood-besprinkled  bands 

On  the  eternal  shore. 

4  Our  spirits  too  shall  quickly  join, 

Like  theirs  with  glory  crowned, 
And  shout  to  see  our  Captain's  sign, 

To  hear  His  trumpet  sound : 
0  that  we  now  might  grasp  our  Guide ! 

0  that  the  word  were  given! 
Come,  Lord  of  hosts,  the  waves  divide, 

And  land  us  all  in  heaven.    Rcv  Charleg  W(,slev  1750 

424      S1N<^  Alleluia  forth  m  duteous  praise,  10.10.7. 

Ye  citizens  of  heaven;  O  sweetly  raise 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

2  Ye  powers  who  stand  before  the  eternal  light, 
In  hymning  choirs  re-echo  to  the  height 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

3  The  holy  city  shall  take  up  your  strain, 
And  with  glad  songs  resounding  wake  again 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

1   In  blissful  antiphons  ye  thus  rejoice 
To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful  voice 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

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5  Ye  who  have  gained  at  length  your  palms  in  bliss, 
Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall  still  be  this, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

6  There,  in  one  grand  acclaim,  for  ever  ring 
The  strains  which  tell  the  honor  of  your  King, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

7  This  is  sweet  rest  for  weary  ones  brought  back, 
This  is  glad  food  and  drink  which  ne'er  shall  lack. 

An  endless  Alleluia; 

8  While  Thee,  by  whom  were  all  things  made,  we  praise 
For  ever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lays 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

9  Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee  our  voices  sing 
Glory  for  evermore;  to  Thee  we  bring 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

Anon.  (Latin,  c.  8th  cent.). 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1865  (Text  of  1875) 

425       W^  COine  unt°  our  fathers'  God:        8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 
Their  Rock  is  our  salvation: 
The  eternal  arms,  their  dear  abode, 

We  make  our  habitation; 
We  bring  Thee,  Lord,  the  praise  they  brought, 
We  seek  Thee  as  Thy  saints  have  sought 
In  every  generation. 

2  The  fire  Divine  their  steps  that  led 

Still  goeth  bright  before  us, 
The  heavenly  shield,  around  them  spread, 

Is  still  high  holclen  o'er  us; 
The  grace  those  sinners  that  subdued. 
The  strength  those  weaklings  that  renewed. 

Doth  vanquish,  doth  restore  us. 

3  Their  joy  unto  their  Lord  we  bring, 

Their  song  to  us  descendeth; 

The  Spirit  who  in  them  did  sing 
To  us  His  music  lendeth: 

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His  song  in  them,  in  us,  is  one; 
We  raise  it  high,  we  send  it  on,  — 
The  song  that  never  endeth. 

4  Ye  saints  to  come,  take  up  the  strain, 

The  same  sweet  theme  endeavor; 
Unbroken  be  the  golden  chain! 

Keep  on  the  song  for  ever ! 
Safe  in  the  same  dear  dwelling-})] ace 
Rich  with  the  same  eternal  grace, 

Bless  the  same  boundless  Giver. 

Thomas  H.  Gill,  1868 

426  10.10.10.4. 

"POR  all  the  saints  who  from  their  labors  rest, 

Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  wTorld  confessed, 
Thy  Name,  O  Jesus,  be  for  ever  blest.     Alleluia !    Alleluia ! 

2  Thou  wast  their  Rock,  their  Fortress,  and  their  Might; 
Thou,  Lord,  their  Captain  in  the  wrell-fought  fight; 
Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear,  their  one  true  Light.    Alleluia ! 

3  O  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and  bold, 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  fought  of  old, 

And  wrin  with  them  the  victor's  crown  of  gold.     Alleluia! 

4  O  blest  communion,  fellowship  Divine! 

We  feebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine; 

Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine.     Alleluia! 

5  And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare  long, 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph-song, 

And  hearts  are  brave  again,  and  arms  are  strong.    Alleluia ! 

6  The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west  ; 
Soon,  soon  to  faithful  warriors  conies  their  resl  : 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blest.     Alleluia! 

7  Bui  lo!  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious  day; 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array; 

The  King  of  Glory  passes  <>n  His  way.     Alleluia! 

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S  From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's  farthest  coast. 

Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the  countless  host, 
Singing  to  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  Alleluia! 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  1864  (Text  of  1875) 

427       WHO  are  these  like  stars  appearing,      8.7.8.7.7.7. 
These  before  God's  throne  who  stand? 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing; 
Who  are  all  this  glorious  band? 
Alleluia!  hark,  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  are  these  of  dazzling  brightness, 
These  in  God's  own  truth  arrayed, 

Clad  in  robes  of  purest  whiteness, 
Robes  whose  lustre  ne'er  shall  fade, 

Ne'er  be  touched  by  time's  rude  hand? 
Whence  come  all  this  glorious  band? 

3  These  are  they  who  have  contended 
For  their  Saviour's  honor  long. 

Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 
Following  not  the  sinful  throng; 

These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained, 
Triumph  through  the  Lamb  have  gained. 

4  These  are  the}'  whose  hearts  were  riven, 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried, 
Who  in  prayer  full  oft  have  striven 
With  the  God  they  glorified; 

Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 

God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

5  These  like  priests  have  watched  and  waited, 
Offering  up  to  Christ  their  will; 

Soul  and  body  consecrated, 

Day  and  night  to  serve  Him  still: 
Now  in  God's  most  holy  place 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  face. 

Rev.  Heinrich  T.  Sohonk,  1719.     Trans,  by  Frances  E.  Cox,  1841    Text  of  1864) 


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428  L^  our  ck°*r  new  anthems  raise,      7.6.7.6.D, 

Wake  the  morn  with  gladness; 
God  Himself  to  joy  and  praise 
Turns  the  martyrs'  sadness : 
Bright  the  day  that  won  their  crown, 

Opened  heaven's  bright  portal, 
As  they  laid  the  mortal  down 
And  put  on  the  immortal. 

2  Never  flinched  they  from  the  flame, 

From  the  torture  never; 
Vain  the  foeman's  sharpest  aim, 

Satan's  best  endeavor: 
For  by  faith  they  saw  the  land 

Decked  in  all  its  glory, 
Where  triumphant  now  they  stand 

With  the  victor's  story. 

3  Faith  they  had  that  knew  not  shame 

Love  that  could  not  languish ; 
And  eternal  hope  o'ercame 

Momentary  anguish. 
He  who  trod  the  self -same  road. 

Death  and  hell  defeated; 
Wherefore  these  their  passions  showed 

Calvary  repeated. 

4  Up  and  follow,  Christian  men! 

Press  through  toil  and  sorrow; 
Spurn  the  night  of  fear,  and  then, 

O  the  glorious  morrow  ' 
Who  will  venture  on  the  strife? 

Who  will  first  begin  it? 
Who  will  seize  the  land  of  life? 

Warriors,  up  and  win  it! 

Joseph  i  be  Hyu  'il>  cent.). 

\m    and  trim-,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  L862:   verse  >.  line  5,  alt. 


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429  S7 

TTARK!  the  sound  of  holy  voices, 

Chanting  at  the  crystal  sea, 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee! 
Multitude  which  none  can  number, 

Like  the  stars,  in  glory  stands, 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 

Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 

2  They  have  come  from  tribulation, 

And  have  washed  their  robes  in  blood, 
Washed  them  in  the  blood  of  Jesus ; 

Tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood; 
Mocked,  imprisoned,  stoned,  tormented, 

Sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword, 
They  have  conquered  death  and  Satan 

By  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  Marching  with  Thy  cross  their  banner, 

They  have  triumphed,  following 
Thee  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Thee  their  Saviour  and  their  King; 
Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered, 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died, 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

4  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Now  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river. 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite; 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  for  ever, 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  1  St32 


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430        Gr1VE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise  CM- 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came; 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  His  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  He  trod, 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast; 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 

For  His  own  pattern  given, 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts   1700 

431  O  WHAT>  if  we  are  Christ's,  S.M. 

Is  earthly  shame  or  loss? 
Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 

2  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 

Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 
When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 

3  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 

Boundless  their  joy  above. 
When1,  on  the  bosom  of  their  God, 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

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4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
All  that,  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain, 
May  be  our  portion  here. 

5  Enough,  if  Thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  beneath  Thy  feet, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live. 

6  All  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  for  evermore. 

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Cfce  ©race  of  ©oD  in  Christ 

432  0XE  there  is'  above  aU  others>  8.7.8  7.7.7. 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end: 
They  who  once  His  kindness  prove 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friend-,  to  save  us, 

( !ould  or  would  have  shed  their  blood? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  Him  to  ( rod. 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed; 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

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3  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 

" Friend  of  sinners"  was  His  name; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same; 

Still  He  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4  Could  we  bear  from  one  another 

What  He  daily  bears  from  us? 
Yet  this  glorious  Friend  and  Brother 

Loves  us  though  we  treat  Him  thus: 
Though  for  good  we  render  ill, 
He  accounts  us  brethren  still. 

5  O  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love; 
We,  alas!  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above: 

But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 
We  will  love  Thee  as  we  ought. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779 

433  "QOME  unto  Me,  ye  weary,  7.6.7.6.D. 

And  I  will  give  you  rest." 
O  blessed  voice  of  Jesus 

Which  comes  to  hearts  oppressed! 
It  tells  of  benediction, 

Of  pardon,  grace,  and  peace, 
Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending, 
Of  love  which  cannot  cease. 

2  "Come  unto  Me,  dear  children, 

And  I  will  give  you  1  i ^l>^ 1 1 1 . ' " 
O  loving  voice  of  Jesus 

Which  comes  to  cheer  the  night! 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  losi  our  way; 
But  morning  brings  as  gladness, 

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3  "Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting, 

And  I  will  give  you  life." 
O  peaceful  voice  of  Jesus 

Which  conic-  to  end  our  strife! 
The  foe  is  stern  and  eager, 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long; 
But  Thou  hast  made  us  mighty, 

And  stronger  than  the  strong. 

4  "And  whosoever  cometh 

I  will  not  cast  him  out." 
0  patient  love  of  Jesus 

Which  drives  away  our  doubt; 
Which  calls  us,  very  sinners, 

Unworthy  though  we  be 
Of  love  so  free  and  boundless, 

To  come,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee! 

William  C.  Dj      .  3G7 

434  O  JESUS>  Thou  art  standing  7.0.7.0.1). 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er: 
Shame  on  us,  Christian  brothers, 
His  Name  and  sign  who  bear, 
O  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 
To  keep  Him  standing  there! 

2  O  Jesus,  Thou  art  knocking; 

And  lo,  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  Thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  Thy  face  have  marred: 
O  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait! 
O  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate! 

3  0  Jesus,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 

"I  died  for  you,  My  children. 

And  will  ye  treat  Me  so?" 

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()  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door; 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  18G7 

435  ^\TAS  there  ever  kindest  shepherd      8.7.8.7. D, 

Half  so  gentle,  half  so  sweet 
As  the  Saviour  who  would  have  us 
Come  and  gather  round  His  feet? 
It  is  God;  His  love  looks  mighty, 

But  is  mightier  than  it  seems: 
Tis  our  Father;  and  His  fondness 
Goes  far  out  beyond  our  dreams. 

2  There's  a  wideness  in  God's  mercy, 

Like  the  wideness  of  the  sea; 
There's  a  kindness  in  His  justice, 

Which  is  more  than  liberty. 
There  is  welcome  for  the  sinner, 

And  more  graces  for  the  good; 
There  is  mercy  with  the  Saviour, 

There  is  healing  in  His  blood : 

3  For  the  love  of  God  is  broader 

Than  the  measures  of  man's  mind, 
And  the  heart  of  the  Eternal 

Is  most  wonderfully  kind : 
But  we  make  His  love  too  narrow 

By  false  limits  of  our  own, 
And  we  magnify  His  strictness 

With  a  zeal  lie  will  not  own. 

4  There  is  plentiful  redemption 

In  the  blood  thai  has  been  shed; 
There  is  joy  for  all  the  members 

In  the  sorrows  of  the  Head. 
If  our  love  were  but  more  simple, 

We  should  take  Him  at  His  word; 
And  our  lives  would  be  all  sunshine 

In  the  sweetness  of  OUT  Lord. 

[lev.  Frederick  W.  Faber,  1854 


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436 

ART  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 

Art  thou  sore  distrest? 
"Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  "and,  coming, 

Be  at  rest." 

8.5.8.3. 

2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 
If  He  be  my  Guide? 
"In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  side." 

3 

Is  there  diadem,  as  Monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns? 
"Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 

4 

If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  His  guerdon  here? 
"Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear." 

5 

If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last  ? 
"Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  passed." 

6 

If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay? 
"Not  till  earth  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 

7 

Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bless? 
"Saints,  apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 
Answer,  'Yes.'" 

Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  L862:   verse  7,  lin( 

s  3,  alt. 

437 

^JARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord! 

'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word: 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Me? 

7.7.7.7. 

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2  "I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  wound; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  "Thou  shalt  see  My  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done; 
Partner  of  My  throne  shalt  be:  . 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Me?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  Thee  and  adore; 

O  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more ! 

William  Cowper,  1768 

438  ii.io.ii.io 

QOME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel : 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your  anguish  ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  comfortless,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure! 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 

"  Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heaven  cannot  cure." 

3  Here  see  the  Bread  of  Life;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above: 
Come  to  the  feast  prepared;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  but  heaven  can  remove. 

\  erses  l,  2,  Thomas  Moore,  1816: 
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439  >^OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts  S.M. 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain : 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb 

Takes  all  our  sins  away, 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  wrould  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  Thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1709 

440  pRAISE  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height,        CM. 

And  in  the  depth  be  praise; 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful, 
Most  sure  in  all  His  ways. 

2  0  loving  wisdom  of  our  God ! 

When  all  was  sin  and  shame, 
A  second  Adam  to  the  fight 
And  to  the  rescue  came. 

3  O  wisest  love!  that  flesh  and  blood, 

Which  did  in  Adam  fail, 
Should  strive  afresh  against  their  foe, 
Should  strive  and  should  prevail; 

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4  And  that  a  higher  gift  than  grace 

Should  flesh  and  blood  refine, 
God's  presence,  and  His  very  Self, 
And  essence  all-Divine. 

5  O  generous  love !  that  He,  who  smote 

In  Man  for  man  the  foe, 
The  double  agony  in  Man 
For  man  should  undergo; 

6  And  in  the  garden  secretly, 

And  on  the  cross  on  high, 
Should  teach  His  brethren,  and  inspire 
To  suffer  and  to  die. 

7  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height, 

And  in  the  depth  be  praise; 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful, 
Most  sure  in  all  His  ways. 

Cardinal  John  H.  Newman,  1865 

441     O  MYSTERY  of  love  Divine  CM- 

That  thought  and  thanks  o'er-powers! 
Lord  Jesus,  was  our  portion  Thine, 
And  is  Thy  portion  ours? 

2  Emmanuel,  didst  Thou  take  our  place 

To  set  us  in  Thine  own? 
Didst  Thou  our  low  estate  embrace 
To  lift  us  to  Thy  throne? 

3  Didst  Thou  fulfil  each  righteous  deed, 

God's  perfect  will  express, 
That  we  the  unfaithful  ones  might  plead 
Thy  perfect  faithfulness? 

1   On  Thy  pure  soul  did  dread  and  "loom 
In  thai  drear  garden  rise9 
Are  ours  the  brightness  and  the  bloom 
I  )f  Thine  own  Paradise? 

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5  For  Thee  the  Father's  hidden  face? 
For  Thee  the  bitter  cry? 
For  us  the  Father's  endless  grace, 
The  song  of  victory? 

6  Our  load  of  sin  and  misery 

Didst  Thou  the  Sinless  bear? 
Thy  spotless  robe  of  purity 
Do  we  the  sinners  wear? 

7  Lord  Jesus,  is  it  even  so? 
Have  we  been  loved  thus? 
What  love  can  we  on  Thee  bestow7 
Who  hast  exchanged  with  us? 

8  Thou,  who  our  very  place  didst  take, 
Dwell  in  our  very  heart : 
Thou,  who  Thy  portion  ours  dost  make, 
Thyself,  Thyself  impart. 

Thomas  H.  Gill,  18G4 

442      XHERE  is  a  fountain  filled  wi1*  bIood       C-M< 

Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  T  die. 

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5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

William  Cowper,  1772 

443  7.7.7.7.7.7. 
T\^HEN  this  passing  world  is  done, 

When  has  sunk  yon  glaring  sun, 

When  we  stand  with  Christ  in  glory, 

Looking  o'er  life's  finished  story,  — 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 

Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 

2  When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
Dressed  in  beauty  not  my  own, 
When  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
Love  Thee  with  unsinning  heart,  — 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 

3  When  the  praise  of  heaven  I  hear, 
Loud  as  thunders  to  the  ear, 
Loud  as  many  waters'  noise, 
Sweet  as  harp's  melodious  voice,  — 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Not  till  then,  how  much  I  ow7e. 

Rev.  Robert  M.  McCheyne,  1837 

444  rFHY  life  was  given  for  me,  6. 6. 6. 6. 6.6. 

Thy  blood,  O  Lord,  was  shed, 
That  I  might  ransomed  be, 

And  quickened  from  the  dead : 
Thy  life  was  given  for  me; 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee? 

2  Long  years  were  spent  for  me 

In  weariness  and  woe, 
That  through  eternity 

Thy  glory  I  might  know: 
Long  years  were  spenl  for  me; 
Have  I  spent  one  for  Thee? 

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3  And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me 

Down  from  Thy  home  above 
Salvation  full  and  free, 

Thy  pardon  and  Thy  love : 
Great  gifts  Thou  broughtest  me; 
What  have  I  brought  to  Thee? 

4  O  let  my  life  be  given, 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent; 
World-fetters  all  be  riven, 

And  joy  with  suffering  blent: 
Thou  gav'st  Thyself  for  me, 
I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1858:   recast  in  "Church  Hymns,"  1871 

445  ^ATURE  with  open  volume  stands  L.M. 

To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad, 
And  every  labor  of  His  hands 

Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God: 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man 

His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  O  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross 

Where  my  Redeemer  loved  and  died! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  His  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

4  I  would  for  over  speak  His  Name 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  His  Father's  throne. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707:   verse  3,  line  2,  alt. 

446  Q-RACE!  'tis  a  charming  sound,  S.M. 

Harmonious  to  mine  ear; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

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2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 
To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  taught  my  wandering  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road, 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 
Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  pubi.  1755 

Kepentance  ano  Confession  of  %in 

447           gAVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee        7.7.7.7.D. 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee, 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes, 
0  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below,  — 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness, 
By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  tempter's  power,  — 
Turn,  0  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3  By  the  sacred  griefs  that  wepl 
O'er  the  grave  where  Lazarus  slept 
By  the  boding  tears  thai  (lowed 
( )ver  Salem's  loved  abode, 

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OF  SIN 

By  the  anguished  sigh  that  told 
Treachery  lurked  within  Thy  fold,  - 
From  Thy  seat  above  the  sky 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn, 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice,  — 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

5  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone, 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God,  — 
0  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  re-ascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  litany. 

Sir  Robert  Grant,  181, 

3  (Text  of  1839) 

448           gINFUL,  sighing  to  be  blest; 

Bound,  and  longing  to  be  free; 
Weary,  waiting  for  my  rest : 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

7.7.7.7. 

2  Goodness  I  have  none  to  plead, 
Sinfulness  in  all  I  see, 
I  can  only  bring  my  need : 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  Broken  heart  and  downcast  eyes 
Dare  not  lift  themselves  to  Thee; 
Yet  Thou  canst  interpret  sighs: 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

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4  From  this  sinful  heart  of  mine 
To  Thy  bosom  I  would  flee; 
I  am  not  my  own,  but  Thine: 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

5  There  is  One  beside  the  throne, 
And  my  only  hope  and  plea 
Are  in  Him,  and  Him  alone: 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

6  He  my  cause  will  undertake, 
My  Interpreter  will  be; 
He's  my  All;  and  for  His  sake 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

Rev.  John  S.  B.  Monsell,  1857  (Text  of  1875) 

449           RATHER,  hear  Thy  children's  call;       7.7.7.6. 
Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
Prodigals,  confessing  all: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

2  Christ,  beneath  Thy  cross  we  blame 
All  our  life  of  sin  and  shame, 
Penitent,  we  breathe  Thy  Name: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  grieved  and  tried, 
Oft  forgotten  and  defied, 
Now  we  mourn  our  stubborn  pride: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

4  Love  that  caused  us  first  to  be, 
Love  that  bled  upon  the  tree, 
Love  that  draws  us  lovingly : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

5  We  Thy  call  have  disobeyed, 
Into  paths  of  sin  have  strayed, 
And  repentance  have  delayed: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

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(3  Sick,  we  come  to  Thee  for  cure, 
Guilty,  seek  Thy  mercy  sure, 
Evil,  long  to  be  made  pure: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

7  By  the  love  that  bids  Thee  spare, 
By  the  heaven  Thou  dost  prepare, 
By  Thy  promises  to  prayer, 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Rev.  Thomas  B.  Pollock,  1875 

450  DEPTH  of  mercy!  can  there  be  7.7.7.7. 

Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 
Can  my  God  His  wrath  forbear? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  His  grace, 
Long  provoked  Him  to  His  face, 
Would  not  hearken  to  His  calls, 
Grieved  Him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Kindled  His  relentings  are; 
Me  He  now  delights  to  spare; 
Cries,  "How  shall  I  give  thee  up?" 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

4  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 

Shows  His  wounds,  and  spreads  His  hands; 
God  is  Love!  I  know,  I  feel; 
Jesus  weeps,  but  loves  me  still. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1740 

451  O  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry,         L.M. 

Though  all  my  crimes  before  Thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature1  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin; 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

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3  I  cannot  live  without  Thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  Thy  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

6  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  Thy  ways; 
Sinners  shall  learn  Thy  sovereign  grace; 
Til  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

Psalm  li.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts, 

1719 

452                     N0'  not  desPairingly                6.4.6.4.6.6.4, 
Come  I  to  Thee; 
No,  not  distrustingly 

Bend  I  the  knee: 
Sin  hath  gone  over  me, 
Yet  is  this  still  my  plea, 
Jesus  hath  died. 

2  Lord,  I  confess  to  Thee 

Sadly  my  sin ; 
All  I  am  tell  I  Thee, 

All  I  have  been: 
Purge  Thou  my  sin  away, 
Wash  Thou  my  soul  this  day; 

Lord,  make  me  clean. 

3  Faithful  and  just  art  Thou, 
Forgivii^g  all; 

Loving  and  kind  art  'Thou 
When  poor  ones  call: 

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Lord,  let  the  cleansing  blood, 
Blood  of  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Pass  o'er  my  soul. 

4  Then  all  is  peace  and  light 

This  soul  within; 
Thus  shall  I  walk  with  Thee, 

The  loved  Unseen; 
Leaning  on  Thee,  my  God, 
Guided  along  the  road, 

Nothing  between. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1866 

453           \\fITH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh,       L.M. 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free: 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed, 
Christ  and  His  cross  my  only  plea: 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies; 
But  Thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see: 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

4  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone; 
To  Calvary  alone  I  flee: 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

5  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

"God  has  been  merciful  to  me." 

Rev.  Cornelius  Elven,  1S52 

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454  XAKE  me>  °  my  Father>  take  me;  8.7.8.7.D. 

Take  me,  save  me,  through  Thy  Son; 
That  which  Thou  wouldst  have  me,  make  me, 

Let  Thy  will  in  me  be  done. 
Long  from  Thee  my  footsteps  straying, 

Thorny  proved  the  way  I  trod ; 
Weary  come  I  now,  and  praying, 

Take  me  to  Thy  love,  my  God. 

2  Fruitless  years  with  grief  recalling, 

Humbly  I  confess  my  sin; 
At  Thy  feet,  0  Father,  falling, 

To  Thy  household  take  me  in. 
Freely  now  to  Thee  I  proffer 

This  relenting  heart  of  mine; 
Freely  life  and  soul  I  offer, 

Gift  unworthy  love  like  Thine. 

3  Once  the  world's  Redeemer,  dying, 

Bore  our  sins  upon  the  tree; 
On  that  sacrifice  relying, 

Now  I  look  in  hope  to  Thee : 
Father,  take  me;  all  forgiving, 

Fold  me  to  Thy  loving  breast; 
In  Thy  love  for  ever  living 

I  must  be  for  ever  blest. 

Rev.  Ray  Palmer,  1864 

455  gHOW  pity,  Lord:  4.6.4.6.D. 

For  we  are  frail  and  faint; 

We  fade  away, 
O  list  to  our  complaint: 

We  fade  away 
Like  {lowers  in  the  sun; 

We  just  begin, 
And  then  our  work  is  done. 

2       Show  pity,  Lord: 
Our  souls  are  sore  distressed; 

As  i  roubled  s< 
Our  natures  have  no  rest ; 

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As  troubled  seas 
That  surging,  beat  the  shore, 

And  throb  and  heave, 
Ever  and  evermore. 

3  Show  pity,  Lord : 
Our  grief  is  in  our  sin; 

We  would  be  cleansed; 
0  make  us  pure  within: 

We  would  be  cleansed, 
For  this  we  cry  to  Thee; 

Thy  word  of  love 
Can  make  the  conscience  free. 

4  Show  pity,  Lord: 
Inspire  our  hearts  with  love; 

That  holy  love 
Which  draws  the  soul  above, 

That  holy  love 
Which  makes  us  one  with  Thee, 

And  with  Thy  saints, 
Through  all  eternity. 

Rev.  David  Thomas,  1874:   verse  2,  line  7,  alt. 


456  QOME,  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  God  CM. 

With  contrite  hearts  return; 
Our  God  is  gracious,  nor  will  leave 
The  desolate  to  mourn. 

2  His  voice  commands  the  tempest  forth, 

And  stills  the  stormy  wave; 
And,  though  His  arm  be  strong  to  smite, 
'Tis  also  strong  to  save. 

3  Long  hath  the  night  of  sorrow  reigned; 

The  dawn  shall  bring  us  light  : 
God  shall  appear,  and  we  shall  rise 
With  gladness  in  His  sight. 

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4  Our  hearts,  if  God  we  seek  to  know, 

Shall  know  Him,  and  rejoice; 

His  coming  like  the  morn  shall  be, 

Like  morning  songs  His  voice. 

5  As  dew  upon  the  tender  herb, 

Diffusing  fragrance  round, 
As  showers  that  usher  in  the  spring, 
And  cheer  the  thirsty  ground; 

6  So  shall  His  presence  bless  our  souls, 

And  shed  a  joyful  light; 
That  hallowed  morn  shall  chase  away 
The  sorrows  of  the  night. 

Rev.  John  Morison,  1781, 
in  Scottish  "Translations    and  Paraphrases" 

457  JjORD,  Thy  mercy  now  entreating,        8.7.8.7. 

Low  before  Thy  throne  we  fall; 
Our  misdeeds  to  Thee  confessing, 
On  Thy  Name  we  humbly  call. 

2  Sinful  thoughts  and  words  unloving 

Rise  against  us  one  by  one ; 
Acts  unworthy,  deeds  unthinking, 
Good  that  we  have  left  undone. 

3  Hearts  that  far  from  Thee  were  straying, 

While  in  prayer  we  bowed  the  knee; 
Lips  that,  while  Thy  praises  sounding, 
Lifted  not  the  soul  to  Thee; 

4  Precious  moments  idly  wasted, 

Precious  hours  in  folly  spenl ; 
Christian  vow  and  fight  unheeded; 

Scarce  a  thought  to  wisdom  lent. 

5  Lord,  Thy  mercy  still  entreating, 

We  with  shame  our  sins  would  own; 
From  henceforth,  the  time  redeeming, 
May  we  live  to  Thee  alone. 

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6  Heavenly  Lather,  bless  Thy  children; 
Hearken  from  Thy  throne  on  high; 
Loving  Saviour,  Holy  Spirit, 
Hear  and  heed  our  humble  cry. 

'A.  X.,"  in  "The  Scottish  Hymnal,"  1884 


458  L(  )RD> in  this  Thy  mercy's  day>         7-7-7- 

Ere  it  pass  for  aye  away, 
On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  grant  us  tears, 

Fill  us  with  heart-searching  fears, 
Ere  that  awful  doom  appears. 

3  Lord,  on  us  Th}r  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

4  By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry, 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

5  By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 
For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

6  Grant  us  'neath  Thy  wings  a  place, 
Lest  we  lose  this  day  of  grace 

Ere  we  shall  behold  Thy  face. 

Rev.  Isaac  Williams,  1842:   verse  3,  lines  1,  2;    verse  0,  line  1,  alt. 


459  io.io.io.io. 

T\fEARY  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in; 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home: 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "Come." 


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2  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  throne  appear? 

Yet  there  are  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me  near. 

3  The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the  heavenly  wray, 
Evil  is  ever  with  me  day  by  day; 

Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 

"  Repent,  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed  from  all." 

4  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear; 

His  are  the  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me  near, 
And  His  the  blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  throne. 

5  O  great  Absolver,  grant  my  soul  may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and  prayer, 
That  in  the  Father's  courts  my  glorious  dress 
May  be  the  garment  of  Thy  righteousness. 

6  Yea,  Thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  righteous  Lord ; 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden  crown; 
Mine  the  life  won,  and  Thine  the  life  laid  down. 

Rev.  Samuel  J.  Stone,  I860  (Text  of  1868) 

460  WE  have  not  known  Theo  as  we  ou8ht>     8.8.8.8.8.8. 

Nor  learned  Thy  wisdom,  grace,  and  power; 
The  things  of  earth  have  filled  our  thought , 

And  trifles  of  the  passing  hour. 
Lord,  give  us  light  Thy  truth  to  see, 
And  make  us  wise  in  knowing  Thee. 

2  We  have  not  feared  Thee  as  we  ought, 
Nor  bowed  beneath  Thine  awful  eye, 
Nor  guarded  deed,  and  word,  and  thought, 

Remembering  thai  God  was  nigh. 
Lord,  give  us  faith  to  know  Thee  near, 
And  grant  the  grace  of  holy  fear. 

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3  We  haye  not  loved  Thee  as  we  ought, 

Nor  cared  that  we  are  loved  by  Thee; 
Thy  presence  we  have  coldly  sought, 

And  feebly  longed  Thy  face  to  see. 
Lord,  give  a  pure  and  loving  heart 
To  feel  and  own  the  love  Thou  art. 

4  We  have  not  served  Thee  as  we  ought; 

Alas!  the  duties  left  undone, 
The  work  with  little  fervor  wrought. 

The  battles  lost,  or  scarcely  won! 
Lord,  give  the  zeal,  and  give  the  might, 
For  Thee  to  toil,  for  Thee  to  fight. 

5  When  shall  we  know  Thee  as  we  ought, 

And  fear,  and  love,  and  serve  aright! 
When  shall  we,  out  of  trial  brought, 

Be  perfect  in  the  land  of  light ! 
Lord,  may  we  day  by  day  prepare 
To  see  Thy  face,  and  serve  Thee  there. 

Rev.  Thomas  B.  Pollock,  1889 

461  j\X^  s*ns'  m^r  s*ns'  m^  Saviour!  7.6.7.6.D. 

They  take  such  hold  on  me, 
I  am  not  able  to  look  up, 

Save  only,  Christ,  to  Thee; 
In  Thee  is  all  forgiveness, 

In  Thee  abundant  grace, 
My  shadow  and  my  sunshine 
The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

2  My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour! 

How  sad  on  Thee  they  fall; 
Seen  through  Thy  gentle  patience, 

I  tenfold  feel  them  all; 
I  know  they  are  forgiven, 

But  still,  their  pain  to  me 
Is  all  the  grief  and  anguish 

They  laid,  my  Lord,  on  Thee. 

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3  My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour! 

Their  guilt  I  never  knew 
Till  with  Thee  in  the  desert 

I  near  Thy  passion  drew; 
Till  with  Thee  in  the  garden 

I  heard  Thy  pleading  prayer, 
And  saw  the  sweat-drops  bloody 

That  told  Thy  sorrow  there. 

4  Therefore  my  songs,  my  Saviour, 

E'en  in  this  time  of  woe, 
Shall  tell  of  all  Thy  goodness 

To  suffering  man  below ; 
Thy  goodness  and  Thy  favor, 

Whose  presence  from  above 
Rejoice  those  hearts,  my  Saviour, 

That  live  in  Thee  and  love. 

Rev.  John  S.  B.  Monsell,  1863 

462         FAR  from  Thy  heavenly  care>  6.6.8.4, 

Lord,  I  have  gone  astray; 
And  all  the  wealth  Thou  gav'st  to  me 
Have  cast  away. 

2  Now  from  a  broken  heart, 

Tn  penitence  sincere, 
I  lift  my  prayer  to  Thee,  O  Lord; 
In  mercy  hear: 

3  And  in  Thy  blest  abode 

Give  me  a  servant's  place, 
That  I,  a  son,  may  learn  to  own 
A  Father's  grace. 

Anon.  (Greek,  Oth  cent.).     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Brownlie,  1900 

463  ,1  ESUS>  meek  :m(1  8entIe>  6.5.6.5. 


rESUS,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  Mosl  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 


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2  Pardon  our  offences, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love; 
Draw  us,  Holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 
Be  Thyself  the  Way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

5  Jesus,  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  Most  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

Rev.  George  R.  Prynne,  1856 

JFaitf)  in  Cfjrist 

464 

j^OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me,            7.7.7.7.7.7. 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress. 

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Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace; 
Foul,  1  to  the  fountain  fly; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

Rev.  Augustus  M.  Toplady,  1776: 
verse  4,  line  2,  alt.  by  Rev.  Thomas  Cotterill,  1815 

465  8.8.8.8.8. 

]Vf  Y  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 

Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  Name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face, 
I  rest  upon  unchanging  grace; 

In  ever  rough  and  stormy  gale 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  His  covenant,  and  His  blood 
Support  me  in  the  sinking  flood; 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  Hope  and  Stay. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  Hock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

4  When  I  shall  launch  in  worlds  unseen, 
O  may  I  then  be  found  in  Him; 
Dressed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  Hock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

Rev.  Edward  Mote,  c.  1834:  verse  1.  arr. 

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466  (  )  GIFT  of  Sifts!  °  ^race  of  faith!  CM. 

My  ( Sod,  how  can  it  be 
That  Thou,  who  hast  discerning  love, 
Shouldst  give  that  gift  to  me? 

2  How  many  hearts  Thou  mightst  have  had 

More  innocent  than  mine, 
How  many  souls  more  worthy  far 
Of  that  sweet  touch  of  Thine! 

3  Ah,  grace,  into  unlikeliest  hearts 

It  is  thy  boast  to  come; 

The  glory  of  thy  light  to  find 

In  darkest  spots  a  home. 

4  How  can  they  live,  how  will  they  die, 

How  bear  the  cross  of  grief, 
Who  have  not  yet  the  light  of  faith, 
The  courage  of  belief? 

5  The  crowd  of  cares,  the  weightiest  cross, 

Seem  trifles  less  than  light; 
Earth  looks  so  little  and  so  low 
When  faith  shines  full  and  bright. 

6  O  happy,  happy  that  I  am! 

If  thou  canst  be,  O  faith, 
The  treasure  that  thou  art  in  life, 
What  wilt  thou  be  in  death? 

Rev.  Frederick  W.  Faber,  1849 

467  O  TH0U  from  whom  a11  goodness  flows,       CM. 

I  lift  my  soul  to  Thee; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 
My  sins  lie  heavily. 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

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3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 

0  let  my  strength  be  as  my  clay : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  If,  for  Thy  sake,  upon  my  name 

Shame  and  reproach  shall  be, 
All  hail  reproach,  and  welcome  shame! 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  or  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  should  be, 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

6  When,  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

I  wait  Thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

Rev.  Thomas  Haweis,  1791:    alt.  in  Rev.  Thos.  Cotterill's 
"Selection,"  1819;   verse  5,  lines  1,  2,  further  alt. 

468  APPROACH,  my  soul>  the  mercy-seat       CM. 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea; 

With  this  I  venture  nigh : 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 

1  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 

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5  O  wondrous  love!  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  Name! 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779 

469  J  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say,  C.M.D. 

"Come  unto  Me  and  rest; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  My  breast/' 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  wTas, 

Weary  and  worn  and  sad, 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down  and  drink,  and  live." 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar.  1840 

470  gENEATH  the  cross  of  Jesus        7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6. 

I  fain  would  take  my  stand,  — 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  Rock 

Within  a  weary  land: 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way. 
From  the  burning  of  the  noon-tide  heat, 

And  the  burden  of  the  day. 

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2  Upon  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Mine  eye  at  times  can  see 
The  very  dying  form  of  One 

Who  suffered  there  for  me : 
And  from  my  stricken  heart  with  tears 

Two  wonders  I  confess,  — 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love 

And  my  own  worthlessness. 

3  I  take,  O  cross,  thy  shadow 

For  my  abiding-place: 
I  ask  no  other  sunshine  than 

The  sunshine  of  His  face; 
Content  to  let  the  world  go  by, 

To  know  no  gain  nor  loss; 
My  sinful  self  my  only  shame, 

My  glory  all,  the  cross. 

Elizabeth  C.  Clephane,  publ.  1£72 

471  J  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus,  7.6.7.6.D, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load : 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  Him  ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem : 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

II<>  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 
I  on  His  breast  recline. 

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FAITH   IN   CHRIST 


I  love  the  Name  of  Jesus, 

Emmanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 

His  Name  abroad  is  poured. 

I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  Child: 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1843 


472        L0RD> x  believe;  Thy  p°wer  I  own>      C-M- 

Thy  word  I  would  obey ; 
I  wander  comfortless  and  lone 
When  from  Thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight; 
I  look  to  Thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  I  believe;  but  Thou  dost  know 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak ; 
Pity  my  frailty,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes,  I  believe;  and  only  Thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord,  to  Thy  truth  my  spirit  bow; 
Help  Thou  mine  unbelief. 

Rev.  John  R.  Wreford,  L8  7 


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473  JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul,  7.7.7.7.D. 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call? 

Wilt  Thou  not  accept  my  prayer? 
Lo,  I  sink,  I  faint,  I  fall! 

Lo,  on  Thee  I  cast  my  care; 
Reach  me  out  Thy  gracious  hand ! 

While  I  of  Thy  strength  receive, 
Hoping  against  hope  I  stand. 

Dying,  and  behold  I  live! 

4  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  Nanus 

1  am  all  unrighteousness; 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

5  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found 

( trace  to  cover  all  my  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound" 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 


FAITH   IN   CHRIST 


Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1740 

474  J|/£Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee,         6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  Divine: 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray, 
Take  all  my  guilt  away, 
O  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream; 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll. 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
( )  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul. 

Rev.  Ray  Palmer,  1S30 


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475            J.ORD  of  mercy  and  of  might,                   7.7.7.5. 
Of  mankind  the  Life  and  Light, 
Maker,  Teacher  Infinite, 
Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

2  Strong  Creator,  Saviour  mild, 
Humbled  to  a  mortal  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound,  reviled, 
Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

3  Throned  above  celestial  things, 
Borne  aloft  on  angels'  wings, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings, 
Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

4  Soon  to  come  to  earth  again, 
Judge  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Hear  us  now,  and  hear  us  then, 
Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

Bishop  Reginald  Heber,  1811 

476           JjIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates,         L.M. 
Behold,  the  King  of  Glory  waits; 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near, 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here. 

2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried; 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side; 
His  kingly  crown  is  holiness, 
His  sceptre,  pity  in  distress. 

3  0  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confessed! 
0  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 

To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes! 

4  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  hearl ; 
Make  it  a  temple,  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ, 
Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joy. 

FAITH   IN   CHRIST 


5  Redeemer,  come:  I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee;  here,  Lord,  abide. 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel; 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal. 

6  So  come,  my  Sovereign;  enter  in, 
Let  new  and  nobler  life  begin; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on 
Until  our  glorious  goal  is  won. 

Rev.  Georg  Weissel,  1642.     Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1855: 

each  verse  abr.;   verse  6,  arr. 

477       JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea  8.8.8.6. 

But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am!  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6  Just  as  I  am !  Thy  love  unknown 
Ibis  broken  every  barrier  down; 
Now,  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1836 

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478  8.10.10.4. 

^JONE  other  Lamb,  none  other  Name, 

None  other  Hope  in  heaven  or  earth  or  sea, 
None  other  Hiding-place  from  guilt  and  shame, 
None  beside  Thee! 

2  My  faith  burns  low,  my  hope  burns  low; 

Only  my  heart's  desire  cries  out  in  me 
By  the  deep  thunder  of  its  want  and  woe, 
Cries  out  to  Thee. 

3  Lord,  Thou  art  Life,  though  I  be  dead; 

Love's  Fire  Thou  art,  however  cold  I  be: 
Nor  heaven  have  I,  nor  place  to  lay  my  head, 
Nor  home,  but  Thee. 

Christina  G.  Rossetti,  before  1893 


Conflict  toitf)  ^in 

479  0FT  in  danSer>  oft  in  woe>  7.7.7.7. 

Onward,  Christians,  onward  go, 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 

2  Onward,  Christians,  onward  go, 
Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe; 
Faint  not:  much  doth  yet  remain; 
Dreary  is  the  long  campaign. 

3  Shrink  not,  Christians:  will  ye  yield? 
Will  ye  quit  the  painful  field? 

Will  ye  flee  in  danger's  hour? 
Know  ye  not  your  Captain's  power? 

4  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad; 

March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long; 
Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 


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5  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry; 

I  not  woe  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

6  Onward  then  to  battle  move1; 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove: 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go. 

First  10  lines.  Henry  K.  White,  1S06:    alt.  by  Rev.  Ed.  Bickersteth,  1833, 
and  Rev.  W.  J.  Hall,  1836:    the  remainder,  Frances  S.  Colquhoun,  1827 


480  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve,        CM. 

And  press  with  vigor  on; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye: 

4  That  prize  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 

When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

5  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  Thee, 

Have  I  my  race  begun; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  Thy  feet 
I'll  lay  my  honors  down. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  publ.  17.").") 


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481  ^M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross,  CM. 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb, 

And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  His  Name? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign: 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord; 
Til  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

4  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die; 
They  view  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

5  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  Thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1724 

482  IN  the  hour  of  trial>  6.5.6.5.D. 

Jesus,  plead  for  me; 
Lest  by  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee: 
When  Thou  seest  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favor 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 

2  With  its  witching  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm, 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 
Spread  to  work  me  harm, 

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Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance, 

Cross-crowned  Calvary. 

3  If  with  sore  affliction 

Thou  in  love  chastise, 
Pour  Thy  benediction 

On  the  sacrifice; 
Then,  upon  Thine  altar 

Freely  offered  up, 
Though  the  flesh  may  falter, 

Faith  shall  drink  the  cup. 

4  When  in  dust  and  ashes 

To  the  grave  I  sink, 
While  heaven's  glory  flashes 

O'er  the  shelving  brink, 
On  Thy  truth  relying 

Through  that  mortal  strife, 
Lord,  receive  me,  dying, 

To  eternal  life. 

James  Montgomery,  1834;   verse  1,  line  2,  alt. 

483  6.5.6.5.D. 

QHRISTIAN,  dost  thou  see  them 

On  the  holy  ground, 
Howt  the  powers  of  darkness 

Rage  thy  steps  around? 
Christian,  up  and  smite  them, 

Counting  gain  but  loss, 
In  the  strength  that  cometh 
By  the  holy  cross. 

2  Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them, 
How  they  work  within, 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 
Goading  into  sin? 


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Christian,  never  tremble; 

Never  be  downcas 
Gird  thee  for  the  battle, 

Watch  and  pray  and  fast. 

3  Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them, 

How  they  speak  thee  fair? 
"Always  fast  and  vigil? 

Always  watch  and  prayer?" 
Christian,  answer  boldly, 

"While  I  breathe  I  pray!" 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

4  Hear  the  words  of  Jesus: 

"O  My  servant  true; 
Thou  art  very  weary,  — 

I  was  weary  too; 
But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 

Some  day  all  Mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  My  throne." 

Trans,  from  an  unknown  Greek  source  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1862: 
alt.  in  "The  Parish  Hymn  Book,"  1863 

484  ]  /)KD>  t()  Thee  alone  we  turn>  7.7.7.7.D. 

To  Thy  cross  for  safety  fly; 
There,  as  penitents,  to  learn 

How  to  live  and  how  to  die. 
Sinful  on  our  knees  we  fall ; 

Hear  us,  as  for  help  we  plead; 
Hear  us  when  on  Thee  we  call; 
Aid  us  in  our  time  of  need. 

2  In  the  midsl  of  sin  and  strife, 

In  the  depths  of  mortal  woe, 
Teach  us,  Lord,  to  live  a  life 

Meet  for  sojourners  below. 
Though  the  road  be  oft-times  dark, 

Though  the  feet  in  weakness  stray, 
Lead  US,  Saviour,  as  the  ark 

I  .r<l  Thy  chosen  oil  their  way. 

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Weak  and  weary  and  alone 

When  the  vale  of  death  we  tread, 
Tlun  be  all  Thy  mercy  shown, 

Then  be  all  Thy  love  displayed; 
Guard  us  in  that  darksome  hour, 

Lead  us  to  the  land  of  resl . 
Where,  secure  from  Satan's  power, 

We  may  lie  upon  Thy  breast. 

Rev.  Albert  E.  Evans,  18G7 


485  JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory,  8.7.8.7.47 

Bend  from  heaven  Thy  gracious  ear; 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 
Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear: 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

2  From  the  depth  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindne 
From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

3  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

4  When  the  world  around  is  smiling, 

In  the  time  of  wealth  and  easej 

Earthly  joys  our  hearts  beguiling, 

In  the  day  of  health  and  peace, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 


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5  In  our  weary  hours  of  sickness, 

In  our  times  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 
When  the  creature's  help  is  vain, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

6  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 

In  the  awful  judgment  day, 
May  our  souls,  on  Thee  relying, 

Find  Thee  still  our  Rock  and  Stay: 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

James  J.  Cummins,  1839 

486  JESUS,  Saviour,  pilot  me  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

Over  life's  tempestuous  sea; 
Unknown  waves  before  me  roll, 
Hiding  rock  and  treacherous  shoal; 
Chart  and  compass  came  from  Thee: 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me. 

2  As  a  mother  stills  her  child, 
Thou  canst  hush  the  ocean  wild; 
Boisterous  waves  obey  Thy  will 
When  Thou  sayest  to  them,  "Be  still." 
Wondrous  Sovereign  of  the  sea, 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me. 

3  When  at  last  I  near  the  shore, 
And  the  fearful  breakers  roar 
'Twixt  me  and  the  peaceful  rest, 
Then,  while  leaning  on  Thy  breast, 
May  I  hear  Thee  say  to  me, 
"Fear  not,  I  will  pilot  thee" 

Rev.  Edward  Hopper,  1S71 

487  QHRISTIAN,  seek  not  vcl  repose,  7.7.7.3, 

Cast  thy  dreams  of  case  away; 
Thou  art  in  the  midst  of  iocs: 
Wat  eh  and  pray. 

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2  Principalities  and  powers, 
Mustering  their  unseen  array, 
Wait  for  thy  unguarded  hours: 
Watch  and  pray. 

3  Gird  thy  heavenly  armor  on, 
Wear  it  ever,  night  and  day; 
Ambushed  lies  the  evil  one : 
Watch  and  pray. 

4  Hear  the  victors  who  overcame; 
Still  they  mark  each  warrior's  way; 
All  with  one  sweet  voice  exclaim, 
"Watch  and  pray." 

5  Hear,  above  all,  hear  Thy  Lord, 
Him  thou  lovest  to  obey; 
Hide  within  thy  heart  His  word, 
"  Watch  and  pray." 

6  Watch,  as  if  on  that  alone 
Hung  the  issue  of  the  day; 
Pray,  that  help  may  be  sent  down: 
Watch  and  pray. 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1839:   verse  1, 

line  2,  alt. 

488             JESUS,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me, 
For  I  am  weary  and  opprest; 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee: 
Thou  art  my  Rest. 

8.8.8.4. 

2  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak; 
I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek: 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way, 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night; 
0  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray: 
Thou  art  my  Light. 

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4  I  hear  the  storms  around  me  rise; 

But  when  I  dread  the  impending  shock, 
My  spirit  to  the  refuge  flies: 
Thou  art  my  Rock. 

5  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink, 

In  that  tremendous  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink : 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

6  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply, 

E'en  to  the  end,  whatever  befall; 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
Thou  art  my  All. 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1848 

489  T^IGHT  the  good  fight  L.M. 

With  all  thy  might; 
Christ  is  thy  Strength,  and  Christ  thy  Right: 
Lay  hold  on  life,  and  it  shall  be 
Thy  joy  and  crown  eternally. 

2  Run  the  straight  race 
Through  God's  good  grace, 

Lift  up  thine  eyes,  and  seek  His  face; 
Life  with  its  way  before  us  lies, 
Christ  is  the  Path,  and  Christ  the  Prize. 

3  Cast  care  aside; 
Upon  thy  Guide 

Lean,  and  His  mercy  will  provide; 

Lean,  and  the  trusting  soul  shall  prove, 
Christ  is  its  Life,  and  Christ  its  Love. 

4  Faint  not,  nor  fear, 
His  arms  are  near; 

He  changeth  not,  and  thou  art  dear; 
Only  believe,  and  thou  shall  see 
That  Christ  is  All  in  all  to  thee. 

Rev.  .John  S.  B.  Monsell,  18G3 

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490  JESUS,  still  lead  on,  5.5.8.8.5.5. 

Till  our  rest  be  won; 
And,  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless: 

Guide  us  by  Thy  hand 

To  our  fatherland. 

2  If  the  way  be  drear, 
If  the  foe  be  near, 

Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us; 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us, 

For,  through  many  a  foe, 

To  our  home  we  go. 

3  When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief, 

When  oppressed  by  new  temptations, 
Lord,  increase  and  perfect  patience; 

Show  us  that  bright  shore 

Where  we  weep  no  more. 

4  Jesus,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won: 

Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  fatherland. 

Count  Nicolaus  L.  von  Zinzendorf,  1721:    arr. 
Trans,  by  Jane  Borthwick,  1846 

491  gTAND  up,  my  soul;  shake  off  thy  fears,     L.M. 

And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  thy  great  Captain  Saviour's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes: 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  He  rose. 

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3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707 

492  5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. 

"RREAST  the  wave,  Christian, 

When  it  is  strongest; 
Watch  for  day,  Christian, 

When  the  night's  longest; 
Onward  and  onward  still 

Be  thine  endeavor; 
The  rest  that  remaineth, 
Will  be  for  ever. 

2  Fight  the  fight,  Christian, 

Jesus  is  o'er  thee; 
Run  the  race,  Christian, 

Heaven  is  before  thee: 
He  who  hath  promised 

Faltereth  never; 
The  love  of  eternity 

Flows  on  for  ever. 

3  Lift  the  eye,  Christian, 

Just  as  it  closet  li ; 
Raise  the  heart,  ( !hristian, 

Ere  it  reposeth; 
Thee  from  the  love  of  ( Ihrist 

Nothing  shall  sever; 
And,  when  thy  work  is  done, 

Praise^  Him  for  ever, 

Joseph  Stammers,  L830:  verse  :i,  line  7,  alt. 
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493  QENTLY,  Lord,  0  gently  lead  us,  8.7.8.7. 

Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 
Through  the  trials  yet  decreed  us, 
Till  our  last  great  change  appears. 

2  When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  Thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  us  in  Thy  perfect  way. 

3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear; 

4  And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  in  Thine  arms  to  rest, 
Till,  by  angel  bands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

Thomas  Hastings,  1831,  1850 


494 


gURROUNDED  by  unnumbered  foes, 

Against  my  soul  the  battle  goes; 
Yet  though  I  weary,  sore  distrest, 
I  know  that  I  shall  reach  my  rest : 
I  lift  my  tearful  eyes  above,  — 
His  banner  over  me  is  love. 

Its  sword  my  spirit  will  not  yield, 
Though  flesh  may  faint  upon  the  field; 
He  waves  before  my  fading  sight 
The  branch  of  palm,  the  crown  of  light: 
I  lift  my  brightening  eyes  above,  — 
His  banner  over  me  is  love. 

The  cloud  of  battle-dust  may  dim, 
His  veil  of  splendor  curtain  Him; 
And  in  the  midnight  of  my  fear 
I  may  not  feel  Him  standing  near: 
But,  as  I  lift  mine  eyes  above, 
His  banner  over  me  is  love. 

Gerald  Massey,  1863 
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495         MY  rs?ul> be  on  thy  §uard;                  s.m. 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 
A  host  of  sins  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray; 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  Divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  lay  thine  armor  down; 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  His  blest  abode. 

Rev.  George  Heath,  1781:   verse  3,  lines  2,  4,  verse  4,  alt. 

496               ^CHARGE  to  keep  I  have,                      S.M. 
A  God  to  glorify, 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky; 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfil,  — 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  Thy  sight  to  live; 
And  0,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  Thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1762 

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Crust 

497  lYOr  times  are  in  Thy  hand;  S.M. 

±rL     My  God,  I  wish  them  there; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

2  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 
Whatever  they  may  be; 

Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

3  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand ; 
Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 

My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 
Jesus  the  Crucified ; 

Those  hands  my  cruel  sins  had  pierced 
Are  now  my  guard  and  guide. 

William  F.  Lloyd,  1824 

498  How  gentle  God's  commands>  SM- 

How  kind  His  precepts  are ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  His  constant  care. 

2  While  Providence  supports, 
Let  saints  securely  dwell; 

That  hand,  which  bears  all  nature  up, 
Shall  guide  His  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 
Press  down  your  weary  mind? 

Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

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4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 
Down  to  the  present  day; 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  His  feet, 

And  bear  a  song  away. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  publ.  1755 

499                                                          c.m. 

J^ATHER  of  Love,  our  Guide  and  Friend, 

0  lead  us  gently  on, 
Until  life's  trial-time  shall  end, 
And  heavenly  peace  be  won. 

2  We  know  not  what  the  path  may  be 
As  yet  by  us  untrod; 
But  we  can  trust  our  all  to  Thee, 
Our  Father  and  our  God. 

3  If  called,  like  Abraham's  child,  to  climb 
The  hill  of  sacrifice, 
Some  angel  may  be  there  in  time; 
Deliverance  shall  arise: 

4  Or,  if  some  darker  lot  be  good, 
0  teach  us  to  endure 
The  sorrow,  pain,  or  solitude, 
That  make  the  spirit  pure. 

5  Christ  by  no  flowery  pathway  came; 
And  we,  His  followers  here, 
Must  do  Thy  will  and  praise  Thy  Name, 
In  hope,  and  love,  and  fear. 

6  And,  till  in  heaven  we  sinless  bow, 
And  faultless  anthems  raise, 
0  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  now 

Accept  our  feeble  praise. 

Rev.  William  J.  Irons   1S-H 

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500  11.10.11.6. 

^TILL  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem  dark  and  dreary, 
And  the  heart  faint  beneath  His  chastening  rod; 

Though  rough  and  steep  our  pathway,  worn  and  weary, 
Still  will  we  trust  in  God. 

2  Our  eyes  see  dimly  till  by  faith  anointed, 

And  our  blind  choosing  brings  us  grief  and  pain; 
Through  Him  alone  who  hath  our  way  appointed 
We  find  our  peace  again. 

3  Choose  for  us,  God,  nor  let  our  weak  preferring 

Cheat  our  poor  souls  of  good  Thou  hast  designed; 
Choose  for  us,  God :  Thy  wisdom  is  unerring, 
And  we  are  fools  and  blind. 

4  Let  us  press  on  in  patient  self-denial, 

Accept  the  hardship,  shrink  not  from  the  loss; 
Our  guerdon  lies  beyond  the  hour  of  trial, 
Our  crown  beyond  the  cross. 

William  H.  Burleigh,  1868 


501  JT ATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss  CM. 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise: 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Anne  Steele,  17G0:    alt.  by  Rev.  A.  M.  Toplady,  177G 


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502  [  BOW  my  forehead  to  the  dust,  C.M.D. 

I  veil  mine  eyes  for  shame, 

And  urge,  in  trembling  self-distrust, 

A  prayer  without  a  claim. 
No  offering  of  mine  own  I  have, 
Nor  works  my  faith  to  prove; 
I  can  but  give  the  gifts  He  gave, 
And  plead  His  love  for  love. 

2  I  dimly  guess,  from  blessings  known, 

Of  greater  out  of  sight; 
And,  with  the  chastened  Psalmist,  own 

His  judgments  too  are  right. 
And  if  my  heart  and  flesh  are  weak 

To  bear  an  untried  pain, 
The  bruised  reed  He  will  not  break, 

But  strengthen  and  sustain. 

3  I  know  not  what  the  future  hath 

Of  marvel  or  surprise, 
Assured  alone  that  life  and  death 

His  mercy  underlies. 
And  so  beside  the  silent  sea 

I  wait  the  muffled  oar : 
No  harm  from  Him  can  come  to  me 

On  ocean  or  on  shore. 

4  I  know  not  where  His  islands  lift 

Their  fronded  palms  in  air; 
I  only  know  I  cannot  drift 

Beyond  His  love  and  care. 
And  Thou,  ()  Lord,  by  whom  are  seen 

Thy  creatures  as  they  be, 
Forgive  me  if  too  close  I  lean 

My  human  heart  on  Thee. 

John  (i.  Whittier,  L867:  arr. 


TRUST 


503  RATHER,  I  know  that  all  my  life      8.6.8.6.8.6. 

Is  portioned  out  for  me; 
And  the  changes  that  are  sure  to  come, 

I  do  not  fear  to  see : 
But  I  ask  Thee  for  a  present  mind, 
Intent  on  pleasing  Thee. 

2  I  ask  Thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching  wise, 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles 

And  to  wipe  the  weeping  eyes; 
And  a  heart  at  leisure  from  itself 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3  I  would  not  have  the  restless  will 

That  hurries  to  and  fro, 
Seeking  for  some  great  thing  to  do, 

Or  secret  thing  to  know; 
I  would  be  treated  as  a  child, 

And  guided  where  I  go. 

4  Wherever  in  the  world  I  am, 

In  whatsoe'er  estate, 
I  have  a  fellowship  with  hearts 

To  keep  and  cultivate; 
And  a  work  of  lowly  love  to  do 

For  the  Lord  on  whom  I  wait. 

5  So  I  ask  Thee  for  the  daily  strength, 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 
And  a  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life, 

While  keeping  at  Thy  side; 
Content  to  fill  a  little  space, 

If  Thou  be  glorified. 

6  In  a  service  which  Thy  will  appoints 

There  are  no  bonds  for  me; 
For  my  inmost  heart  is  taught  the  truth 

That  makes  Thy  children  free; 
And  a  life  of  self-renouncing  love 

Is  a  life  of  liberty. 

Anna  L.  Waring,  lS.r)0 

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504     MY  God  and  Father>  I while !  I  stray       8.1 

Far  from  my  home  in  |  life's  rough  |  way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  |  heart  to  |  say, 

"Thy  |  will  be  |  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path  and  |  sad  my  |  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  |  murmur  |  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  Di-|  vinely  |  taught, 
"Thy  |  will  be  |  done." 

3  If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  |  to  re- 1  sign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  |  ne'er  was  |  mine; 

1  only  yield  Thee  |  what  was  |  Thine: 

Thy  |  will  be  |  done. 

4  If  but  my  fainting  |  heart  be  |  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  |  for  its  |  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  |  leave  the  |  rest; 

Thy  |  will  be  |  done. 

5  Renew  my  will  from  |  day  to  |  day; 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  |  take  a-|way 
All  that  now  makes  it  |  hard  to  |  say, 

"Thy  |  will  be  |  done." 


6  Then,  when  on  earth  I  |  breathe  no  |  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  |  tears  be-fore, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  |  happier  |  shore, 

"  Thy  |  Will  be  |  done."  Charlotte  Elliott,  1834 

505  ii.ii.ii.il. 

JJOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  you  He  hath  said,  — 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  (led0 

2  "Fear  not,  1  am  with  thee,  0  be  nol  dismayed; 
I,  I  am  thy  ( rod,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
I "11  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

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3  "When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  "When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  "E'en  down  to  old  age  all  My  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 

And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  My  bosom  be  borne. 

6  "The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never,  no,  never,  no,  never  forsake." 

"K,"  in  Rippon's  "Selection,"  1787 

506  MY  Jesus>  as  Thou  wilt!  6.6.6.6.D. 

0  may  Thy  wTill  be  mine; 
Into  Thy  hand  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign. 
Through  sorrow,  or  through  joy, 

Conduct  me  as  Thine  own; 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

2  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

If  needy  here  and  poor, 
Give  me  Thy  people's  bread, 

Their  portion  rich  and  sure. 
The  manna  of  Thy  word 

Let  my  soul  feed  upon; 
And  if  all  else  should  fail, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 


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3  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear, 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear. 
Since  Thou  on  earth  hast  wept, 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If  I  must  weep  with  Thee, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

4  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me; 
Each  changing  future  scene 

I  gladly  trust  with  Thee. 
Straight  to  my  home  above 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing,  in  life  or  death, 

aMy  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done." 

Rev.  Benjamin  Schmolck,  c.  1704.     Trans,  by  Jane  Borthwick,  1854 

507                 ^HY  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be! 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand; 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 

6.6.6.6. 

2  Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 
It  will  be  still  the  best; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  Thy  rest. 

3  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot; 
I  would  not,  if  I  might; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God, 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

4  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 
Is  Thine;  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 
Else  I  must  surely  stray. 

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5  Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem; 
Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

6  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health; 
Choose  thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

7  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 
My  Wisdom,  and  my  All. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1857 

508  10.4.1C.4.1C.10. 

r  EAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home; 

Lead  Thou  me  on: 
Keep  Thou  my  feet;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene,  —  one  step  enough  for  me. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
I  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will:  remember  not  past  years. 

3  So  long  Thy  power  hath  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone; 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

Cardinal  John  II.  Newman,  1833 


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509  10.4.10.4.10.10. 
|JNTO  the  hills  around  do  I  lift  up 

My  longing  eyes: 
O  whence  for  me  shall  my  salvation  come, 

From  whence  arise? 
From  God  the  Lord  doth  come  my  certain  aid, 
From  God  the  Lord,  who  heaven  and  earth  hath  made. 

2  He  will  not  suffer  that  thy  foot  be  moved : 

Safe  shalt  thou  be. 
No  careless  slumber  shall  His  eyelids  close, 

Who  keepeth  thee. 
Behold  our  God,  the  Lord,  He  slumbereth  ne'er, 
Who  keepeth  Israel  in  His  holy  care. 

3  Jehovah  is  Himself  thy  Keeper  true, 

Thy  changeless  Shade; 
Jehovah  thy  Defence  on  thy  right  hand 

Himself  hath  made. 
And  thee  no  sun  by  day  shall  ever  smite; 
No  moon  shall  harm  thee  in  the  silent  night. 

4  From  every  evil  shall  He  keep  thy  soul, 

From  every  sin: 
Jehovah  shall  preserve  thy  going  out, 

Thy  coming  in. 
Above  thee  watching,  He  whom  we  adore 
Shall  keep  thee  henceforth,  yea,  for  evermore. 

Psalm  cxxi.     John,  Duke  of  Argyll,  1877  (Text  of  1909) 

510  IJE  leadeth  me:  0  blessed  thought!  L.M.D. 

O  words  with  heavenly  comfort  fraught! 
Whatever  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me,  He  leadeth  me; 

By  His  own  hand  Wi>  leadet  h  me: 

His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 

For  by  His  hand  He  leadeth  me. 


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2  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 
By  waters  calm,  o'er  troubled  sea,  — 
Still  'tis  his  hand  that  leadeth  me. 
He  leadeth  me,  etc. 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine; 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see, 
Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 
He  leadeth  me,  etc. 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace,  the  victory's  won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wrave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 
He  leadeth  me,  etc. 

Rev.  Joseph  H.  Gilmore,  1862:   lines  3,  4,  of  refrain  added 

51                 Gr^^  *s  my  s^ronS  Salvation;                   7.6.7.6. 
What  foe  have  I  to  fear? 
In  darkness  and  temptation 
My  Light,  my  Help  is  near. 

2  Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 
Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 
With  God  at  my  right  hand? 

3  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance, 
My  soul,  with  courage  wait; 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance, 
When  faint  and  desolate. 

4  His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 
His  love  thy  joy  increase; 
Mercy  thy  day-  shall  lengthen; 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 

Psalm  xxvii.     James  Montgomery,  1822 

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512  THE  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is,  8.7.8.7. 

Whose  goodness  faileth  never; 
I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His 
And  He  is  mine  for  ever. 

2  Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 

My  ransomed  soul  He  leadeth, 
And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 

3  Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayed, 

But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 
And  on  his  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

4  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

5  Thou  spread'st  a  table  in  my  sight; 

Thy  unction  grace  bestoweth; 
And  0  what  transport  of  delight 
From  Thy  pure  chalice  floweth. 

6  And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days 

Thy  goodness  faileth  never: 
Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxiii.     Rev.  Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  Bart.,  1868 

513  O  L()VE  Divine>  thai  stooped  to  share         L.M. 

Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear, 
On  Thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  ("An*; 
We  smile  at  pain  while  Thou  art  near. 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread. 
And  Borrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 
( )ur  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  near. 

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3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softly  tell  us,  Thou  art  near. 

4  On  Thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

0  Love  Divine,  for  ever  dear; 
Content  to  suffer  while  we  know, 
Living  and  dying,  Thou  art  near. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes,  1859 

514         Gr^"^  *s  ^ne  ^e^uSe  °f  His  saints,  L.M. 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  Him  present  with  His  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar; 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God; 
Life,  love,  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  Divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  Thy  holy  word, 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls; 
Sweet  peace  Thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 

Built  on  His  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 

Psalm  xlvi.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts.  1719:    verse  5,  lino  2,  alt. 

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515  9.8.9.8.8.8. 

JF  thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee, 

And  hope  in  Him  through  all  thy  ways, 
He'll  give  thee  strength,  whate'er  betide  thee, 

And  bear  thee  through  the  evil  days : 
Who  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  love 
Builds  on  the  rock  that  naught  can  move. 

2  What  can  these  anxious  cares  avail  thee, 

These  never-ceasing  moans  and  sighs? 
What  can  it  help,  if  thou  bewail  thee 

O'er  each  dark  moment  as  it  flies? 
Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 
The  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 

3  Only  be  still,  and  wait  His  leisure 

In  cheerful  hope,  with  heart  content 
To  take  whate'er  thy  Father's  pleasure 

And  all-deserving  love  hath  sent; 
Nor  doubt  our  inmost  wants  are  known 
To  Him  who  chose  us  for  His  own. 

4  All  are  alike  before  the  Highest; 

'Tis  easy  to  our  God,  we  know, 
To  raise  thee  up  though  low  thou  liest, 

To  make  the  rich  man  poor  and  low; 
True  wonders  still  by  Him  are  wroughl 
Who  setteth  up  and  brings  to  naught. 

5  Sing,  pray,  and  keep  His  ways  unswerving, 

So  do  thine  own  pari  faithfully, 
And  trusl  His  word,  -     though  undeserving, 

Thou  yel  shall  find  it  true  for  thee; 
( rod  never  yet  forsook  a1  need 
The  soul  that  trusted  Him  indeed. 
Georg  Neumark,  L841.     Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  Is-"""'.    I 


TRUST 


516  QALL  Jehovah  thy  Salvation,  8.7.8.7.D 

Rest  beneath  the  Almighty's  shade, 
In  His  secret  habitation 

Dwell,  and  never  be  dismayed: 

There  no  tumult  shall  alarm  thee, 
Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare; 

Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee, 
In  eternal  safeguard  there. 

2  From  the  sword  at  noonday  wasting, 

From  the  noisome  pestilence, 
In  the  depth  of  midnight  blasting, 

God  shall  be  thy  sure  Defence: 
He  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 

Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

3  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 
With  the  wings  of  His  protection 

He  will  shield  thee  from  above: 
Thou  shalt  call  on  Him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  He  will  save; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 

Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

Psalm  xci.     James  Montgomery,  1822:    verse  2  arr. 

517  JjORD,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care  CM. 

Whether  I  die  or  live; 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  end  my  toilsome  day? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before; 
He  that  unto  God's  kingdom  comes 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

:;s:] 


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4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see; 
For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  Thy  glory  be! 

5  Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary,  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim : 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

Rev.  Richard  Baxter,  1681:   verse  1,  line  1,  verse  2,  line  4,  alt. 

518  gUPREME  in  wisdom  as  in  power  CM. 

The  Rock  of  Ages  stands; 
Though  Him  thou  canst  not  see,  nor  trace 
The  working  of  His  hands. 

2  He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 

Supports  the  fainting  heart; 
And  courage  in  the  evil  hour 
His  heavenly  aids  impart. 

3  Mere  human  power  shall  fast  decay, 

And  youthful  vigor  cease; 
But  they  who  wait  upon  the  Lord 
In  strength  shall  still  increase. 

4  They  with  unwearied  feet  shall  tread 

The  path  of  life  Divine; 
With  growing  ardor  onward  move, 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

5  On  eagles'  wings  they  mount,  they  soar, 

Their  wings  are  faith  and  love; 
Till,  past  the  cloudy  regions  here, 
They  rise  to  heaven  above. 

Rev.  [saac  Wat  to,  L707: 
alt.  in  Scottish  "Translations  and  Paraphrases,"  1781 

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519  Gr^"^  moves  m  a  mysterious  way  ( !.M. 

His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain; 
God  is  His  own  Interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

William  Cowper,  1774 

520  8.8.8.8.8.8. 
'THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 
My  noonday  walks  He  shall  attend. 
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2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

Psalm  xxiii.     Joseph  Addison,  1712 

521         n\YAIT'  my  sou1,  upon  the  Lord'  7.7.7.7. 

To  His  gracious  promise  flee, 

Laying  hold  upon  His  word, 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace : 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  mayst  see; 
This  is  still  thy  sweet  relief : 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  Rock  of  Ages,  I'm  secure, 

With  thy  promise,  full  and  free, 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure, 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

William  F.  Lloyd,  1835 

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522  (JAST  thy  bunion  on  the  Lord,  7.7.7.7. 

Only  loan  upon  His  word; 
Thou  wilt  soon  have  cause  to  bless 
His  eternal  faithfulness. 

2  He  sustains  thee  by  His  hand, 
He  enables  thee  to  stand; 

Those  whom  Jesus  once  hath  loved 
From  His  grace  are  never  moved. 

3  Human  counsels  come  to  naught ; 

That  shall  stand  which  God  hath  wrought; 
His  compassion,  love,  and  power 
Are  the  same  for  evermore. 

4  Heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away, 
God's  free  grace  shall  not  decay; 
He  hath  promised  to  fulfil 

All  the  pleasure  of  His  will. 

5  Jesus,  Guardian  of  Thy  flock, 
Be  Thyself  our  constant  Rock ; 
Make  us,  by  Thy  powerful  hand, 
Strong  as  Zion's  mountain  stand. 

Anon,  in  Rowland  Hill's  "Psalms  and  Hymns,"  17S3 

523  .  8.7.8.7.D. 
YyHO  trusts  in  God,  a  strong  abode 

In  heaven  and  earth  possesses; 
Who  looks  in  love  to  Christ  above, 

No  fear  his  heart  oppresses. 
In  Thee  alone,  dear  Lord,  wre  own 

Sweet  hope  and  consolation; 
Our  shield  from  foes,  our  balm  for  woes, 

Our  great  and  sure  salvation. 

2  Though  Satan's  wrath  beset  our  path, 
And  worldly  scorn  assail  us, 
While  Thou  art  near  we  will  not  fear. 
Thy  strength  shall  never  fail  us: 

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Thy  rod  and  staff  shall  keep  us  safe, 

And  guide  our  steps  for  ever; 
Nor  shades  of  death,  nor  hell  beneath, 

Our  souls  from  Thee  shall  sever. 

3  In  all  the  strife  of  mortal  life 

Our  feet  shall  stand  securely; 
Temptation's  hour  shall  lose  its  power, 

For  Thou  shalt  guard  us  surely. 
O  God,  renew,  with  heavenly  dew, 

Our  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
Until  we  stand  at  Thy  right  hand, 

Through  Jesus'  saving  merit. 

Verse  1,  Rev.  Joachim  Magdeburg,  1572;    verses  2,  3,  Anon., 

1597.     Trans,  by  Rev.  Benj.  H.  Kennedy,  L863:    alt.  by 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  1864 

524  8.4.8.4.8.4. 

"TVTY  God,  I  thank  Thee,  who  hast  made 

The  earth  so  bright, 
So  full  of  splendor  and  of  joy, 

Beauty  and  light; 
So  many  glorious  things  are  here, 

Noble  and  right. 

2  I  thank  Thee,  too,  that  Thou  hast  made 

Joy  to  abound ; 
So  many  gentle  thoughts  and  deeds 

Circling  us  round. 
That  in  the  darkest  spot  of  earth 

Some  love  is  found. 


3  I  thank  Thee  more  thai  all  our  joy 

Is  touched  with  pain; 
That  shadows  fall  on  brightest  hours, 

That  thorns  remain; 
So  thai  earth's  bliss  may  be  our  guide, 

And  not  our  chain. 


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4  For  Thou  who  knowest,  Lord,  how  soon 

Our  weak  heart  clings, 
Hast  given  us  joys  tender  and  true, 

Yet  all  with  wings; 
So  that  we  see,  gleaming  on  high, 

Diviner  things. 

5  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  Thou  hast  kept 

The  best  in  store; 
We  have  enough,  yet  not  too  much 

To  long  for  more : 
A  yearning  for  a  deeper  peace 

Not  known  before. 

6  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  here  our  souls, 

Though  amply  blest, 
Can  never  find,  although  they  seek, 

A  perfect  rest; 
Xor  ever  shall,  until  they  lean 

On  Jesus'  breast. 

Adelaide  A.  Procter,  1858 

525  gOMETIMES  a  light  surprises         7.6.7.6.D. 

The  Christian  while  he  sings; 
It  is  the  Lord,  who  rises 

With  healing  in  His  wings: 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 
To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new ; 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
Let  the  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

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3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing 

But  He  will  bear  us  through; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing 

Will  clothe  His  people  too : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  He  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  His  children  bread. 

4  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  shall  bear, 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there; 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice, 
For,  while  in  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

William  Cowper,  1779 

526  JN  heavenly  love  abiding,  7.6.7.6.1  >. 

No  change  my  heart  shall  fear, 

And  safe  is  such  confiding, 

For  nothing  changes  here. 
The  storm  may  roar  without  me, 

My  heart  may  low  be  laid ; 
But  God  is  round  about  me, 

And  can  I  be  dismayed? 

2  Wherever  He  may  guide  me, 

No  want  shall  (urn  me  back; 
My  Shepherd  is  beside  me, 

And  nothing  can  I  lack. 
His  wisdom  ever  waketh, 

His  sight  is  never  dim; 
He  knows  the  way  lie  takcth, 

And  I  will  walk  with  Him. 


TRUST 


3  Green  pastures  are  before  me, 

Which  yet  I  have  not  seen; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me, 

Where  the  dark  clouds  have  been. 
My  hope  I  cannot  measure, 

The  path  to  life  is  free; 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure, 

And  He  will  walk  with  me. 

Anna  L.  Waring,  1850 

527  THE  Lord  my  ShePherd  is>  S-M- 

I  shall  be  well  supplied : 
Since  He  is  mine  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  growls, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray. 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim; 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  Name. 

4  While  He  affords  His  aid 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 
Though  I  should  wralk  through  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In  spite  of  all  my  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days; 

Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

Pealm  xxiii.     Rev.  Isaac  Waits.  1719 

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528         (  H  >MMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs  SJVL 

And  ways  into  His  hands; 
To  His  sure  truth  and  tender  care, 
Who  earth  and  heaven  commands. 

2  Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 
Whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 

He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

3  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears; 
Hope,  and  be  undismayed; 

God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

4  What  though  thou  rulest  not? 
Yet  heaven  and  earth  and  hell 

Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

5  Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway 
To  choose  and  to  command; 

So  shalt  thou  wondering  own,  His  way 
How  wise,  how  strong  His  hand! 

6  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord; 
Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee: 

O  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee. 

7  Let  us,  in  life,  in  death, 
Thy  steadfast  truth  declare, 

And  publish,  with  our  latesl  breath, 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

.  Paul  Gerhardt,  1666.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Wealey,  L7 

529        Y0UR  harpSj  ye  tmnl)lm^  saints>  S-M 

Down  from  the  willows  take; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  Divine 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

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2       Though  in  a  foreign  land, 
We  are  not  far  from  home; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3       His  grace  will  to  the  end 
Stronger  and  brighter  shine; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  Divine. 

4       When  we  in  darkness  walk, 
Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  His  Name. 

5       Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 
Subside  at  His  control; 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6       Blest  is  the  man,  0  God, 
That  stays  himself  on  Thee : 
Who  wait  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  see. 

Rev.  Augustus  M.  Toplady,  1772 

530             ^HERE  is  a  safe  and  secret  place,            CM. 
Beneath  the  wings  Divine, 
Reserved  for  all  the  heirs  of  grace; 
0  be  that  refuge  mine! 

2  The  least  and  feeblest  there  may  bide, 
Uninjured  and  unawed; 
While  thousands  fall  on  every  side, 
He  rests  secure  in  God. 

3  He  feeds  in  pastures,  large  and  fair, 
Of  love  and  truth  Divine: 
0  child  of  God,  0  glory's  heir, 
How  rich  a  lot  is  thin"' 

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4  A  hand  almighty  to  defend, 
An  ear  for  every  call, 
An  honored  life,  a  peaceful  end, 
And  heaven  to  crown  it  all ! 

Psalm  xci.     Rev.  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1834 

531  N0T  so  in  haste>  my  heart;  6.6.6.6. 

Have  faith  in  God  and  wait; 
Although  He  linger  long, 
He  never  comes  too  late. 

2  He  never  comes  too  late, 

He  knoweth  what  is  best; 
Vex  not  thyself  in  vain; 
Until  He  cometh,  rest. 

3  Until  He  cometh,  rest, 

Nor  grudge  the  hours  that  roll; 
The  feet  that  wait  for  God 
Are  soonest  at  the  goal; 

4  Are  soonest  at  the  goal 

That  is  not  gained  by  speed; 
Then  hold  thee  still,  my  heart, 
For  I  shall  wait  His  lead. 

Bradford  Torrcy,  1875 

532      THE  Lord's  my  ShePherd>  rn  not  want;    CM- 

He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green,  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again; 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Ev'n  for  His  own  Name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  T  walk  in  death's  dark  vale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  none  ill; 
For  Thou  art  with  me,  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 


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4  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes; 
My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint, 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 
.   Shall  surely  follow  me; 

And  in  God's  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

Psalm  xxiii.     The  Psalms  of  David  in  Meter,  1650; 
based  on  Francis  Rous,  Sir  William  Mure,  and  others 


533        O  G0D  of  Bethel>  hy  whose  hand         CM- 

Thy  people  still  are  fed, 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led, 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  Thy  throne  of  grace; 
God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  spread  Thy  covering  wings  around 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  Such  blessings  from  Thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore; 
And  Thou  shall  be  our  chosen  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

Verses  1-4,  Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  1737,  recast  by  Rev.  John  Logan. 
1781:   verse  1,  line  1,  alt.  and  verse  5  added  in  Scottish  "Translations 

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534  8.7.8.7.4.7. 
Q_UIDE  me,  0  Thou  Great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  stream  doth  flow; 
Let  the  fire  and  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 
Death  of  deaths  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

Rev.  William  Williams  (Welsh),  1745.     Verse  1  trans,  by  Rev.  Peter 
Williams,  1771:    verses  2,  3,  by  Rev.  Wm.  Williams,  c.  1772 

535  8.7.8.7.8.7. 
T  EAD  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 

O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 

For  wre  have  no  help  but  Thee: 
Yet  possessing  every  blessing, 

If  our  God  our  Father  be. 


Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us; 

All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us, 

Thou  didsl  feel  its  keenesl  woe; 
Lone  and  dreary,  fainl  and  weary, 

Through  the  deserl  Thou  didst  go. 


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3  Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy, 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 

Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy; 
Thus  provided,  pardoned,  guided, 
Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 

James  Edmeston,  1821 

Jtotoe,  ano  Communion  toitb  Cfcrtet 

536  8.8.8.8.8. 

TESLS,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All, 

Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace: 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore; 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

2  Jesus,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought; 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name? 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore; 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

3  Jesus,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly? 

How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought, 
So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ! 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore; 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

4  Jesus,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song; 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong: 
All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine; 

And  Thou,  blest  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine: 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore; 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more1  and  more. 

Rev.  Henry  Collins,  1854 

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537     JESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 
O  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there: 
Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone,  I  am, 
Be  Thou  alone  my  constant  Flame. 

2  0  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell,  but  Thy  pure  love  alone; 
O  may  Thy  love  possess  me  whole, 

My  joy,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown: 
Strange  fires  far  from  my  soul  remove; 
My  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love. 

3  O  love,  how  cheering  is  thy  ray! 

All  pain  before  thy  presence  flies : 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  thy  healing  beams  arise. 
O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Or  hear,  or  feel,  or  think,  but  Thee. 

4  Still  let  Thy  love  point  out  my  way; 

How  wondrous  things  Thy  love  hath  wrought! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray; 

Direct  my  work,  inspire  my  thought; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know  that  love  is  near. 

5  In  suffering,  be  Thy  love  my  peace; 

In  weakness,  be  Thy  love  my  power; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death,  as  life,  be  Thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  who  for  me  hast  died. 

Rev.  Paul  Gerhardt,  1653. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Wesley,  1739:   verse  3,  lint-  6,  alt. 


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538  O  LAMB  of  God>  stiU  keeP  .me       7.6.7.6.D. 

Near  to  Thy  wounded  side; 
'Tis  only  there  in  safety 

And  peace  I  can  abide. 
What  foes  and  snares  surround  me, 

What  doubts  and  fears  within! 
The  grace  that  sought  and  found  me 

Alone  can  keep  me  clean. 

2  'Tis  only  in  Thee  hiding, 

I  feel  my  life  secure; 
Only  in  Thee  abiding, 

The  conflict  can  endure : 
Thine  arm  the  victory  gaineth 

O'er  every  hateful  foe; 
Thy  love  my  heart  sustaineth 

In  all  its  cares  and  woe. 

3  Soon  shall  my  eyes  behold  Thee 

With  rapture,  face  to  face; 
One  half  hath  not  been  told  me 

Of  all  Thy  power  and  grace; 
Thy  beauty,  Lord,  and  glory, 

The  wonders  of  Thy  love, 
Shall  be  the  endless  story 

Of  all  Thy  saints  above. 

Rev.  James  G.  Deck,  1842:   verse  1,  line  6,  alt. 

539  I  KNOW  no  life  divided,  7.6.7.6.D. 

0  Lord  of  life,  from  Thee; 
In  Thee  is  life  provided 

For  all  mankind  and  me ; 
I  know  no  death,  O  Jesus, 

Because  I  live  in  Thee; 
Thy  death  it  is  which  frees  us 

From  death  eternally. 

2  I  fear  no  tribulation, 

Since,  whatsoe'er  it  be, 
It  makes  no  separation 

Between  my  Lord  and  me. 

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If  Thou,  my  God  and  Teacher, 

Vouchsafe  to  be  my  own, 
Though  poor,  I  shall  be  richer 

Than  monarch  on  his  throne. 

3  If,  while  on  earth  I  wander, 

My  heart  is  light  and  blest, 
Ah,  what  shall  I  be  yonder, 

In  perfect  peace  and  rest? 
0  blessed  thought  in  dying! 

We  go  to  meet  the  Lord, 
Where  there  shall  be  no  sighing, 

A  kingdom  our  reward. 

Rev.  Carl  J.  P.  Spitta,  1833. 
Trans,  by  Richard  Massie,  1860 

540         JMMORTAL  Love,  for  ever  full,  CM. 

For  ever  flowing  free, 
For  ever  shared,  for  ever  whole, 
A  never-ebbing  sea! 

2  Our  outward  lips  confess  the  Name 

All  other  names  above; 
Love  only  knoweth  whence  it  came, 
And  comprehendeth  love. 

3  We  may  not  climb  the  heavenly  steeps 

To  bring  the  Lord  Christ  down; 

In  vain  we  search  the  lowest  deeps, 

For  Him  no  depths  can  drown: 

4  But  warm,  sweet,  lender,  even  yet 

A  preseni  help  is  lie; 
And  faith  has  still  its  Olivet, 
And  love  its  Galilee. 

5  The  healing  of  ilis  seamless  dress 

Is  by  our  beds  of  pain; 

We  touch  Him  in  life's  throng  and  press, 
And  we  arc  whole  again. 

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6  Through  Him  the  first  fond  prayers  are  said 

Our  lips  of  childhood  frame; 
The  last  low  whispers  of  our  dead 
Are  burdened  with  His  Name. 

7  Our  Lord,  and  Master  of  us  all, 

Whate'er  our  name  or  sign, 
We  own  Thy  sway,  we  hear  Thy  call, 
We  test  our  lives  by  Thine. 

John  G.  Whittier,  1866 

541  O  L0VE  that  wilt  not  let  me  8°'  8.8.8.8.6. 

I  rest  my  weary  soul  in  Thee ; 
I  give  Thee  back  the  life  I  owe, 
That  in  Thine  ocean  depths  its  flow 

May  richer,  fuller  be. 

2  0  Light  that  followest  all  my  way, 

I  yield  my  flickering  torch  to  Thee; 
My  heart  restores  its  borrowed  ray, 
That  in  Thy  sunshine's  blaze  its  day 
May  brighter,  fairer  be. 

3  0  Joy  that  seekest  me  through  pain 

I  cannot  close  my  heart  to  Thee; 
I  trace  the  rainbow  through  the  rain, 
And  feel  the  promise  is  not  vain 
That  morn  shall  tearless  be. 

4  O  Cross  that  liftest  up  my  head, 

I  dare  not  ask  to  fly  from  Thee; 
I  lay  in  dust  life's  glory  dead, 
And  from  the  ground  there  blossoms  red 
Life  that  shall  endless  be. 

Rev.  George  Matheson,  1882 

542  gENEATH  the  shadow  of  the  cross,         CM. 

As  earthly  hopes  remove, 
His  new  commandment  Jesus  gives, 
His  blessed  word  of  love. 

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2  O  bond  of  union,  strong  and  deep ! 

O  bond  of  perfect  peace! 
Not  e'en  the  lifted  cross  can  harm, 
If  we  but  hold  to  this. 

3  Then,  Jesus,  be  Thy  spirit  ours, 

And  swift  our  feet  shall  move 
To  deeds  of  pure  self-sacrifice, 
And  the  sweet  tasks  of  love. 

Rev.  Samuel  Longfellow,  1848 

543  JESUS,  these  eyes  have  never  seen  CM. 

That  radiant  form  of  Thine; 
The  veil  of  sense  hangs  dark  between 
Thy  blessed  face  and  mine. 

2  I  see  Thee  not,  I  hear  Thee  not, 

Yet  art  Thou  oft  with  me; 
And  earth  hath  ne'er  so  dear  a  spot 
As  where  I  meet  with  Thee. 

3  Like  some  bright  dream  that  comes  unsought, 

When  slumbers  o'er  me  roll, 
Thine  image  ever  fills  my  thought, 
And  charms  my  ravished  soul. 

4  Yet  though  I  have  not  seen,  and  still 

Must  rest  in  faith  alone; 
I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord,  and  will, 
Unseen,  but  not  unknown. 

5  When  death  these  mortal  eyes  shall  seal, 

And  still  this  throbbing  heart, 
The  rending  veil  shall  Thee  reveal, 
All  glorious  as  Thou  art. 

Rev.  Kay  Palmer,  1858 

544  1  ^  ( 'hrisl  ls  mine,  then  all  is  mine,  CM. 

And  more  than  angels  know; 
Both  present  things  and  things  to  come, 
And  grace  and  glory  too. 

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2  If  He  is  mine,  then,  though  He  frown, 

He  never  will  forsake ; 
His  chastisements  all  work  for  good, 
And  but  His  love  bespeak. 

3  If  He  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell; 
He  will  support  my  feeble  frame, 
And  all  their  power  repel. 

4  If  He  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake, 

And  earthly  comforts  flee; 

He,  the  Dispenser  of  all  good, 

Is  more  than  these  to  me. 

5  If  He  is  mine,  I'll  fearless  pass 

Through  death's  tremendous  vale; 
He'll  be  my  Comfort  and  my  Stay 
When  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 

6  Let  Jesus  tell  me  He  is  mine, 

I  nothing  want  beside: 
My  soul  shall  at  the  Fountain  live 
When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 

Rev.  Benjamin  Beddome,  publ.  1817 

545  JESUS,  the  very  thought  of  Thee  CM. 

With  sweetness  fills  my  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  Name, 
0  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  0  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  Joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek! 

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But  what  to  those  who  find?    Ah,  this 
Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show : 

The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 


5  Jesus,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 
As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be; 
Jesus,  be  Thou  our  Glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 

Anon.  (Latin,  11th  century). 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Edward  Caswall,  1849 

546  I  COULD  not  do  without  Thee,        7.6.7.6.D. 

O  Saviour  of  the  lost, 
Whose  precious  blood  redeemed  me 

At  such  tremendous  cost; 
Thy  righteousness,  Thy  pardon, 
Thy  precious  blood,  must  be 
My  only  hope  and  comfort, 
My  glory  and  my  plea. 

2  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

I  cannot  stand  alone, 
I  have  no  strength  or  goodness, 

No  wisdom  of  my  own; 
But  Thou,  beloved  Saviour, 

Art  All  in  all  to  me, 
And  weakness  will  be  power, 

If  leaning  hard  on  Thee. 

3  I  could  not  do  without  Thee; 

No  other  friend  can  read 
The  spirit's  strange  deep  Longings, 

Interpreting  its  need; 
No  human  heart  could  cuter 

Each  dim  recess  of  mine, 
And  soothe,  and  hush,  and  calm  it, 

O  blessed  Lord,  but  Thine4. 


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4  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

For  years  are  fleeting  fast, 
And  soon  in  solemn  loneliness 

The  river  must  be  passed; 
But  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 

And  though  the  waves  roll  high, 
I  know  Thou  wilt  be  near  me, 

And  whisper,  "It  is  I." 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1873 

547  T°  Thee>  °  dear'  dear  Saviour>      7.6.7.6.D. 

My  spirit  turns  for  rest; 
My  peace  is  in  Thy  favor, 

My  pillow  on  Thy  breast : 
Though  all  the  world  deceive  me, 

I  know  that  I  am  Thine, 
And  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 
O  Blessed  Saviour  mine. 

2  In  Thee  my  trust  abideth, 

On  Thee  my  hope  relies, 
O  Thou  whose  love  provideth 

For  all  beneath  the  skies; 
O  Thou  whose  mercy  found  me, 

From  bondage  set  me  free, 
And  then  for  ever  bound  me 

With  threefold  cords  to  Thee. 

3  Alas,  that  I  should  ever 

Have  failed  in  love  to  Thee, 
The  only  One  who  never 

Forgat  or  slighted  me! 
O  for  a  heart  to  love  Thee 

More  truly  as  I  ought, 
And  nothing  place  above  Thee 

In  deed,  or  word,  or  thought 

4  O  for  that  choicest  blessing 

Of  living  in  Thy  love, 
And  thus  on  earth  possessing 
The  peace  of  heaven  above! 

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0  for  the  bliss  that  by  it 

The  soul  securely  knows, 
The  holy  calm  and  quiet 

Of  faith's  serene  repose! 

Rev.  John  S.  B.  Monsell,  1863 

548  O  THE  bitter  shame  and  sorrow  8.7.8.8.7. 

That  a  time  could  ever  be, 
When  I  let  the  Saviour's  pity 
Plead  in  vain,  and  proudly  answered, 
"  All  of  self,  and  none  of  Thee." 

2  Yet  He  found  me;  I  beheld  Him 

Bleeding  on  the  accursed  tree, 
Heard  Him  pray,  "Forgive  them,  Father!" 
And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly, 

"Some  of  self,  and  some  of  Thee." 

3  Day  by  day  His  tender  mercy, 

Healing,  helping,  full  and  free, 
Sweet  and  strong,  and,  ah!  so  patient, 
Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whispered, 

"Less  of  self,  and  more  of  Thee." 

4  Higher  than  the  highest  heavens, 

Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 
Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  hath  conquered; 
Grant  me  now  my  supplication, 

"None  of  self,  and  all  of  Thee." 

Rev.  Theodore  Monod,  1S74 

549  SOMETHING  every  heart  is  loving;  —  8.7.8.7. 

None  but  Christ  can  bring  it  n 

Lord,  my  heart  to  Thee  is  given; 

Take  it,  for  it  loves  Thee  best. 

2  Though  the  world  were  se1  beside  Thee, 
Still  my  heart  would  choose  Thee  now; 

Naught  on  earth  and  naught  in  heaven 
Seems  so  beautiful  as  Thou. 

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3  Radiant  with  the  Father's  glory 

Is  the  vision  of  Thy  face, 
Bright  with  Thine  own  loving-kindness, 
Full  of  pity,  full  of  grace. 

4  Keep  my  heart  still  true  and  faithful, 

That  my  earthly  life  may  be 
Like  a  vesture  of  the  glory 
Of  my  hidden  life  in  Thee. 

Gerhard  Tersteegan,  1745, 
Trans,  by  Mrs.  Emma  F.  Bevan,  1858,  and  the  Editor,  1910 

550  i0-10- 

"PEACE,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark  world  of  sin? 
The  blood  of  Jesus  whispers  peace  within. 

2  Peace,  perfect  peace,  by  thronging  duties  pressed? 
To  do  the  will  of  Jesus,  this  is  rest. 

3  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  sorrows  surging  round? 
On  Jesus'  bosom  naught  but  calm  is  found. 

4  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  loved  ones  far  away? 
In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe  and  they. 

5  Peace,  perfect  peace,  our  future  all  unknown? 
Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the  throne. 

6  Peace,  perfect  peace,  death  shadowing  us  and  ours? 
Jesus  has  vanquished  death  and  all  its  powers. 

7  It  is  enough:  earth's  struggles  soon  shall  cease, 
And  Jesus  call  us  to  heaven's  perfect  pear 

Bishop  Edward  H.  Bickersteth,  1S75 

551      O  H(0LY  Saviour,  Friend  unseen,  8.8.8.6. 

Since  on  Thine  arm  Thou  bidd'st  me  lean, 
Help  me,  throughout  life's  varying  scene, 
By  faith  to  cling  to  Thee. 

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2  Blest  with  this  fellowship  Divine, 
Take  what  Thou  wilt,  Til  ne'er  repine; 
E'en  as  the  branches  to  the  vine, 

My  soul  would  cling  to  Thee. 

3  What  though  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  earthly  friends  and  joys  remove, 
With  patient,  uncomplaining  love 

Still  would  I  cling  to  Thee. 

4  Though  faith  and  hope  may  long  be  tried, 
I  ask  not,  need  not  aught  beside; 

How  safe,  howr  calm,  how  satisfied, 
The  souls  that  cling  to  Thee! 

5  Blest  is  my  lot,  whatever  befall; 
What  can  disturb  me,  who  appal, 
While  as  my  Strength,  my  Rock,  my  All, 

Saviour,  I  cling  to  Thee? 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1834 


552 


rPHEE  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower; 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 
In  all  my  works,  and  Thee  alone; 
Thee  will  I  love,  till  sacred  fire 
Fills  my  whole  soul  with  pure  desire. 

2  In  darkness  willingly  I  strayed; 

I  sought  Thee,  yet  from  Thee  I  roved ; 
For  wide  my  wandering  thoughts  were  spread; 

Thy  creatures  more  than  Thee  I  loved; 
And  now,  if  more  at  length  I  see, 
'Tis  through  Thy  light,  and  comes  from  Thee. 

3  Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

\Or  suffer  me  again  to  stray; 
Strengthen  my  feet,  with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  Thy  way; 
My  soul  and  flesh,  ()  Lord  of  might, 

Fill,  satiate  with  Thy  heavenly  light. 

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4  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown; 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God; 
Thee  will  I  love,  beneath  Thy  frown 

Or  smile,  Thy  sceptre  or  Thy  rod. 
What  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay? 
Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day. 

Johann  Scheffler,  1657. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Wesley,  1739:   verse  1,  lines  5,  6,  alt. 

553  CHRIST,  of  all  my  hopes  the  Ground,     7.7.7.7. 

Christ,  the  Spring  of  all  my  joy, 
Still  in  Thee  may  I  be  found, 
Still  for  Thee  my  powers  employ. 

2  Let  Thy  love  my  heart  inflame; 

Keep  Thy  fear  before  my  sight; 
Be  Thy  praise  m}-  highest  aim; 
Be  Thy  smile  my  chief  delight. 

3  Fountain  of  overflowing  grace, 

Freely  from  Thy  fulness  give; 
Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 

May  I  prove  it  "  Christ  to  live." 

4  Firmly  trusting  in  Thy  blood, 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound; 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 

Safely  reach  Emmanuel's  ground. 

5  Thus,  0  thus,  an  entrance  give 

To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky  ; 
Having  known  it  "Christ  to  live," 
Let  me  know  it  "gain  to  die." 

Rev.  Ralph  Wardlaw,  1817 

554  J  ESUS,  I  love  Thy  charming  Name,  ( !.M. 

'Tis  music  to  mine  ear : 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear. 

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2  Yes,  Thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  Transport  and  my  Trust; 
Jewels  to  Thee  are  gaudy  toys, 

And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  Thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Not  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart, 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  1717 

555  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives,  CM. 

And  ever  prays  for  me; 
A  token  of  His  love  He  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  Him  lifting  up  my  head; 

He  brings  salvation  near; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed 
And  He  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be : 

Who  can  withstand  His  will? 
The  counsel  of  His  grace  in  me 
He  surely  shall  fulfil. 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  Thy  word : 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  Thyself  receiw. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1742 

556  ]  [()W  sweet  the  Nalll(k  of  *I(4SUS  so^ds       CM. 

In  a  believer's  ear! 
II  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

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2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 

Tis  Manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  Rest. 

3  Dear  Name!  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace; 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Brother,  Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 

My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 

But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath; 

And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779:   verse  5,  line  1,  alt. 

557  ]y[Y  God,  the  Spring  of  all  my  joys,  CM. 

The  Life  of  my  delights, 
The  Glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  Comfort  of  my  nights! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  He  appear, 
My  dawning  is  begun; 

He  is  my  souPs  bright  Morning  Star, 
And  He  my  rising  Sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 
With  beams  of  sacred  bliss. 

While  Jesus  shows  His  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  His. 

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4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
To  embrace  my  dearest  Lord : 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

Fd  break  through  every  foe; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707:   verse  2,  line  3,  alt. 

558  O  L0RD>  I  would  delight  in  Thee,  CM. 

And  on  Thy  care  depend; 
To  Thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  Friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 

Thy  fulness  is  the  same; 

May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 

And  glory  in  Thy  Name. 

3  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

But  may  be  found  in  Thee; 
I  must  have  all  things  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

4  0  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 

To  look  within  the  veil ! 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 

5  He  that  has  made  my  heaven  secure, 

Will  here  all  good  provide; 
While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor? 
What  can  I  want  beside? 

6  O  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  Thee; 

I  triumph  and  adore: 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  please  Thee  more. 

Rev,  John  Etyland,  1777 
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559  ]VTY  ^oc*'  *  love  Thee;  not  because         CM. 

I  hope  for  heaven  thereby, 
Nor  yet  because  who  love  Thee  not 
Must  die  eternally. 

2  Thou,  O  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 

Upon  the  cross  embrace; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace, 

3  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless, 

And  sweat  of  agony; 
E'en  death  itself;  and  all  for  one 
Who  was  Thine  enemy. 

4  Then  why,  0  blessed  Jesus  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 
Or  of  escaping  hell ; 

5  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 

Not  seeking  a  reward; 
But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
O  ever-loving  Lord? 

6  E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love, 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing; 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  Cod, 
And  my  Eternal  King. 

From  a  17th  century  Latin  version  of  a 

Spanish  sonnet  ascribed  to  Francis  Xavier,  c.  1546. 

Trans,  by  Rev.  Edward  Caswall,  1849:   verse  1,  lines  3.  4.  alt. 

560  LOVE  Divine,  all  loves  exceUing,  8.7.8. 7. D. 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down: 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown: 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion. 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

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2  Breathe,  O  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast; 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  the  promised  rest . 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning; 

Alpha  and  Omega  be; 
End  of  faith,  as  its  Beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above, 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee,  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 

4  Finish,  then,  Thy  new  creation; 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be: 
Let  us  see  Thy  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee; 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1747:   verse  2,  lines  4,  5,  alt. 

561  8.7.8.7.D. 

T'VE  found  a  Friend;  0  such  a  Friend! 

He  loved  me  ere  I  knew  Him; 
He  drew  me  with  the  cords  of  love, 

And  thus  He  bound  me  to  Him ; 
And  round  my  heart  still  closely  twine 

Those  ties  which  naught  can  sever, 
For  I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine, 

For  ever  and  for  ever. 

2  I've  found  a  Friend;  0  such  a  Friend! 
He  bled,  He  died  to  save  me; 
And  not  alone  the  gifl  of  life, 
Rut  His  own  self  He  gave  me. 

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Naught  that  I  have  mine  own  I'll  call, 

I'll  hold  it  for  the  Giver; 
My  heart,  my  strength,  my  life,  my  all, 

Are  His,  and  His  for  ever. 

3  I've  found  a  Friend;  0  such  a  Friend! 

All  power  to  Him  is  given, 
To  guard  me  on  my  onward  course, 

And  bring  me  safe  to  heaven : 
Eternal  glory  gleams  afar, 

To  nerve  my  faint  endeavor : 
So  now  to  watch,  to  work,  to  war; 

And  then  to  rest  for  ever. 

4  I've  found  a  Friend;  0  such  a  Friend, 

So  kind  and  true  and  tender! 
So  wise  a  Counsellor  and  Guide, 

So  mighty  a  Defender! 
From  Him  who  loves  me  now  so  well 

What  power  my  soul  shall  sever? 
Shall  life  or  death,  shall  earth  or  hell? 

No:  I  am  His  for  ever. 

Rev.  James  G.  Small,  1866 

562  JESUS,  I  live  to  Thee,  S.M. 

The  Loveliest  and  Best : 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 

2  Jesus,  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come; 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  besl  : 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me, 

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4  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 
I  ask  but  to  be  Thine; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Makes  heaven  for  ever  mine. 

Rev.  Henry  Harbaugh 

before  1861 

563 

C\  LOVE  that  casts  out  fear, 
0  love  that  casts  out  sin, 
Tarry  no  more  without, 
But  come  and  dwell  within. 

2  True  sunlight  of  the  soul, 

Surround  me  as  I  go ; 
So  shall  my  way  be  safe, 
My  feet  no  straying  know. 

3  Great  love  of  God,  come  in, 

Well-spring  of  heavenly  peace; 
Thou  living  water,  come, 
Spring  up  and  never  cease. 

6.6.6.G. 

4  Love  of  the  living  God, 
Of  Father,  and  of  Son, 
Love  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Fill  thou  each  needy  one. 

Rev.  Horatius 

Bonar,  18G1 

564 

JJLESSED  Saviour,  Thee  I  Love, 

All  my  other  joys  above; 
All  my  hopes  in  Thee  abide, 
Thou  my  Hope,  and  naught  beside: 
Ever  let  my  glory  be, 
Only,  only,  only  Thee. 

2  Once  again  beside  the  cross, 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
( Jlouds  they  are  thai  hide  my  day: 
Hence,  vain  shadows!  lei  me  sec 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 

7.7.7.7.7.7. 

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3  Blessed  Saviour,  Thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live,  and  Thine  to  die; 
Height  or  depth,  or  creature  power, 
Ne'er  shall  hide  my  Saviour  more: 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be, 
Only,  only,  only  Thee. 

Rev.  George  Duffield,  1851 

565  J)EAR  Lord  and  Master  mine,  S.M. 

Thy  happy  servant  see; 
My  Conqueror,  with  what  joy  Divine 
Thy  captive  clings  to  Thee! 

2  I  love  Thy  yoke  to  wear, 

To  feel  Thy  gracious  bands; 
Sweetly  restrained  by  Thy  care 
And  happy  in  Thy  hands. 

3  No  bar  would  I  remove, 

No  bond  would  I  unbind; 
Within  the  limits  of  Thy  love 
Full  liberty  I  find. 

4  I  would  not  walk  alone, 

But  still  with  Thee,  my  God; 
At  every  step  my  blindness  own, 
And  ask  of  Thee  the  road. 

5  Dear  Lord  and  Master  mine, 

Still  keep  Thy  servant  true; 
My  Guardian  and  my  Guide  Divine, 
Bring,  bring  Thy  pilgrim  through. 

9  My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 
Still  keep  me  in  Thy  train: 
And  with  Thee  Thy  glad  captive  bring 
When  Thou  return'st  to  reign. 

Thomas  IT.  Gill,  1868 


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566  ]\JAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned        CM, 

Upon  the  Saviour's  brow; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  Him  compare, 

Among  the  sons  of  men; 
Fairer  is  He  than  all  the  fair 
That  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  He  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  Him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  His  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

6  Since  from  His  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  Divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  Thine. 

Rev.  Samuel  Stennett,  1787:   verse  1,  line  2,  alt. 


Praper 

567       O  HELP  us> Lord; each  hour  of  need      CM- 

Thy  heavenly  succor  give: 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 

418 


PRAYER 


2  O  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed, 

With  contrite  anguish  sore; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
O  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 

3  O  help  us,  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe; 
For  still,  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  If,  strangers  to  Thy  fold,  we  call, 

Imploring  at  Thy  feet 
The  crumbs  that  from  Thy  table  fall, 
'Tis  all  we  dare  entreat. 

5  But  be  it,  Lord  of  mercy,  all, 

So  Thou  wilt  grant  but  this : 
The  crumbs  that  from  Thy  table  fall 
Are  light  and  life  and  bliss. 

6  O  help  us,  Jesus,  from  on  high; 

We  know  no  help  but  Thee: 
O  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 
As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be. 

Rev.  Henry  H.  Milman,  1827 

568  S0X  of  Man>  t0  Thee  1  cr>';  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

By  the  wondrous  mystery 
Of  Thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
By  Thy  pure  and  holy  birth, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

2  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  Thy  bitter  agony, 
By  Thy  pangs,  to  us  unknown, 
By  Thy  spirit's  parting  groan, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

419 


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3  Prince  of  Life,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  Thy  glorious  majesty, 

By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Meek  to  suffer,  strong  to  save, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

4  Lord  of  Glory,  God  Most  High, 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky, 

With  Thy  love  my  bosom  fill; 
Prompt  me  now  to  do  Thy  will; 
Then  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

Bishop  Richard  Mant,  1828: 
,  alt.  and  arr.  in  Cooke  and  Denton's  "Hymnal,"  1853 

569  gEARCHER  of  hearts,  from  mine  erase      C.M. 

All  thoughts  that  should  not  be, 
And  in  its  deep  recesses  trace 
My  gratitude  to  Thee. 

2  Hearer  of  prayer,  0  guide  aright 

Each  word  and  deed  of  mine; 
Life's  battle  teach  me  how  to  fight, 
And  be  the  victory  Thine. 

3  Giver  of  all  —  for  every  good 

In  the  Redeemer  came  — 
For  raiment,  shelter,  and  for  food, 
I  thank  Thee  in  His  Name. 

4  Father,  and  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Thou  glorious  Three  in  One, 
Thou  knowest  best  what  T  need  most, 
And  let  Thy  will  be  done. 

George  P.  Morris,  1838 

570  POME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare:  7.7.7.7. 

Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

420 


PRAYER 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  His  grace  and  power  arc  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much, 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin: 

Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin; 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer; 
As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew: 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779 

571            JTROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows,         L.M. 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-stained  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  spot  where  spirits  blend, 

Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend, 
Though  sundered  far;  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  the  common  mercy-cieat. 

421 


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4  Ah,  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismayed, 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy-seat? 

5  There,  there  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  time  and  sense  seem  all  no  more, 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

6  O  may  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold,  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  mercy-seat. 

Rev.  Hugh  Stowell,  1827,  1831 

572         ]\1Y  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet,  8.8.8.4. 

From  blush  of  morn  to  evening  star, 
As  that  which  calls  me  to  Thy  feet, 
The  hour  of  prayer? 

2  Blest  is  that  tranquil  hour  of  morn, 

And  blest  that  solemn  hour  of  eve, 
When,  on  the  wings  of  prayer  upborne, 
The  world  I  leave. 

3  Then  is  my  strength  by  Thee  renewed ; 

Then  are  my  sins  by  Thee  forgiven; 
Then  dost  Thou  cheer  my  solitude 
With  hope  of  heaven. 

4  No  words  can  tell  what  sweet  relief 

There  for  my  every  want  I  find; 
What  strength  for  warfare,  balm  for  grief, 
What  peace  of  mind! 

5  Hushed  is  each  doubt,  gone  every  fear; 

My  spirit  seems  in  heaven  to  stay; 
And  cen  the  penitential  tear 
Is  wiped  away. 

422 


PRAYER 


0  Lord,  till  I  reach  yon  blissful  shore, 

No  privilege  so  dear  shall  be 

As  thus  my  inmost  soul  to  pour 

In  prayer  to  Thee. 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1835  (Text  of  1836) 

573  gEHOLD  us,  Lord,  a  little  space  CM. 

From  daily  tasks  set  free, 
And  met  within  Thy  holy  place 
To  rest  awhile  with  Thee. 

2  Around  us  rolls  the  ceaseless  tide 

Of  business,  toil,  and  care; 
And  scarcely  can  we  turn  aside 
For  one  brief  hour  of  prayer. 

3  Yet  these  are  not  the  only  walls 

Wherein  Thou  mayst  be  sought; 
On  homeliest  work  Thy  blessing  falls, 
In  truth  and  patience  wrought. 

4  Thine  is  the  loom,  the  forge,  the  mart, 

The  wealth  of  land  and  sea; 

The  worlds  of  science  and  of  art, 

Revealed  and  ruled  by  Thee. 

5  Then  let  us  prove  our  heavenly  birth 

In  all  we  do  and  know; 
And  claim  the  kingdom  of  the  earth 
For  Thee,  and  not  Thy  foe. 

6  Work  shall  be  prayer,  if  all  be  wrought 

As  Thou  woulclst  have  it  done; 
And  prayer,  by  Thee  inspired  and  taught, 
Itself  with  work  be  one. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1870 

574  pRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire,  CM. 

Uttered  or  unexpressed; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

423 


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2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear. 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays." 

5  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6  O  Thou  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  Thyself  hast  trod; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

James  Montgomery,  1819 

575  ^HERE  is  an  eye  that  never  sleeps  CM. 

Beneath  the  wing  of  night; 
There  is  an  ear  that  never  shuts 
When  sink  the  beams  of  light ; 

2  There  is  an  arm  that  never  tires 

When  human  strength  gives  way; 
There  is  a  love  that  never  fails 
When  earthly  loves  decay. 

3  Thai  eye  is  fixed  on  seraph  throngs; 

Thai  arm  upholds  the  sky; 
That  ear  is  filled  with  angel  songs; 
Thai  love  is  throned  on  high. 


PRAYER 


4  But  there's  a  power  which  man  can  wield 

When  mortal  aid  is  vain, 
That  eye,  that  arm,  that  love  to  reach, 
That  listening  ear  to  gain. 

5  That  power  is  prayer,  which  soars  on  high, 

Through  Jesus,  to  the  throne, 
And  moves  the  hand  which  moves  the  world, 
To  bring  salvation  down. 

Rev.  John  A.  Wallace,  1839:    arr.  and  alt. 

576  7.5.7.5.7.5.7.5.8 

TYTHEX  the  weary,  seeking  rest, 
To  Thy  goodness  flee; 
When  the  heavy-laden  cast 

All  their  load  on  Thee; 
When  the  troubled,  seeking  peace, 

On  Thy  Name  shall  call  ; 
Wlien  the  sinner,  seeking  life, 
At  Thy  feet  shall  fall: 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

2  When  the  worldling,  sick  at  heart, 

Lifts  his  soul  above; 
When  the  prodigal  looks  back 

To  his  Father's  love; 
When  the  proud  man,  in  his  pride, 

Stoops  to  seek  Thy  face: 
When  the  burdened  brings  his  guilt 
To  Thy  throne  of  grace: 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

3  When  the  stranger  asks  a  home, 

All  his  toils  to  end; 
When  the  hungry  craveth  food, 

And  the  poor  a  friend; 
When  the  sailor  on  the  wave 

Bows  the  fervent  knee: 


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When  the  soldier  on  the  field 
Lifts  his  heart  to  Thee : 
Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

4  When  the  man  of  toil  and  care 

In  the  city  crowd, 
When  the  shepherd  on  the  moor 

Names  the  Name  of  God; 
When  the  learned  and  the  high, 

Tired  of  earthly  fame, 
Upon  high  joys  intent, 
Name  the  blessed  Name : 
Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

5  When  the  child,  with  grave  fresh  lip, 

Youth  or  maiden  fair, 
When  the  aged,  weak  and  gray, 

Seek  Thy  face  in  prayer; 
When  the  widow  weeps  to  Thee, 

Sad  and  lone  and  low; 
When  the  orphan  brings  to  Thee 
All  his  orphan  woe: 
Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1866 


577  O^R  praises,  Lord,  Thou  dost  not  need;      CM. 

^     Tis  rather  that  Thy  love 
Would  have  Thy  children  come  to  plead 
For  blessings  from  above. 

2  The  secrets  of  Thy  dark  decrees 
Deep  night  in  silence  sings; 
Thy  mercy's  light,  in  golden  seas, 
The  flooding  sunshine  brings. 


426 


PRAYER 


3  Nor  thought  nor  voice  fulfil  their  part, 

When  by  such  wonders  thrilled ; 
Yet  love  that  pulses  through  the  heart 
Refuses  to  be  stilled. 

4  So  let  it  speak  our  Father's  praise, 

To  Thee  whose  grace  affords 
A  present  help  in  evil  days, 
And  hope  of  great  rewards. 

5  To  them  our  dearest  wishes  rise, 

Though  earthly  thoughts  contend : 
O  Jesus,  draw  us  toward  the  skies, 
And  guide  us  till  the  end. 

Charles  Coffin,  1736:   trans,  by  the  Editor,  1896 

578  gWEET  is  Thy  mercy,  Lord;  S.M. 

Before  Thy  mercy-seat 
My  soul,  adoring,  pleads  Thy  word, 
And  owns  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

2  My  need  and  Thy  desires 

Are  all  in  Christ  complete; 
Thou  hast  the  justice  truth  requires, 
And  I  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

3  Where'er  Thy  Name  is  blest, 

Where'er  Thy  people  meet, 

There  I  delight  in  Thee  to  rest, 

And  find  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

4  Light  Thou  my  weary  way, 

Lead  Thou  my  wandering  feet, 
That  while  I  stay  on  earth  I  may 
Still  find  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

5  Thus  shall  the  heavenly  host 

Hear  all  my  songs  repeat 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghosl . 
My  joy,  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

Rev.  John  S.  B.  Monsell,  1862 
427 


HYMNS   OF   SALVATION 


579  gEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace!  S.M. 

The  promise  calls  me  near: 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt; 

Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold; 
Since  His  own  blood  for  thee  He  spilt, 
What  else  can  He  withhold? 

3  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  Thy  love; 
I  ask  to  serve  Thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  Thee  above. 

4  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith; 

Conform  my  will  to  Thine; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779 


aspiration 

580  gINCE  Jesus  is  my  Friend,  S.M. 

And  I  to  Him  belong, 
It  matters  not  what  foes  intend, 
However  fierce  and  strong. 

2  He  whispers  in  my  breast 

Sweet  words  of  holy  cheer, 
How  they  who  seek  in  God  their  rest 
Shall  ever  find  Him  near; 

3  How  God  hath  built  above 

A  city  fair  and  new, 

Where  eye  and  heart  shall  see  and  prove 
What  faith  has  counted  true. 


128 


ASPIRATION 

4  My  heart  for  gladness  springs; 
It  cannot  more  be  sad ; 
For  very  joy  it  laughs  and  sings,  — 
Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad. 

5  The  sun  that  lights  mine  eyes 
Is  Christ,  the  Lord  I  love; 
I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  us  above. 

Rev.  Paul  Orhardt,  1656.     Trans,  by 
Catherine  Winkworth,  1855:    arr.  and  verses  1,  2,  alt. 

581 

JJLEST  are  the  pure  in  heart,                  S.M. 

For  they  shall  see  our  God; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs, 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2  Still  to  the  lowly  soul 

He  doth  himself  impart; 
And  for  His  cradle  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

3  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek; 
Ours  may  this  blessing  be; 
0  give  the  pure  and  lowl}T  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee. 

Verses  1,  2,  Rev.  John  Keble,  1819: 
verse  3  added  in  "Mitre  Hymn  Book,"  1836 

582 

JESUS,  merciful  and  mild,               7.7.7.7.D. 

Lead  me  as  a  helpless  child: 
On  no  other  arm  but  Thine 
Would  my  weary  soul  recline. 
Thou  art  ready  to  forgive, 
Thou  canst  bid  the  sinner  live; 
Guide  the  wanderer,  day  by  day, 
In  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 

2  Thou  canst  fit  me  by  Thy  grace 
For  the  heavenly  dwelling-place; 

All  Thy  promises  are  sure, 
Ever  shall  Thy  love  endure; 

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Then  what  more  could  I  desire, 
How  to  greater  bliss  aspire? 
All  I  need,  in  Thee  I  see; 
Thou  art  All  in  all  to  me. 

3  Jesus,  Saviour  all  Divine, 

Hast  Thou  made  me  truly  Thine? 
Hast  Thou  bought  me  by  Thy  blood? 
Reconciled  my  heart  to  God? 
Hearken  to  my  tender  prayer, 
Let  me  Thine  own  image  bear, 
Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more 
Till  I  reach  heaven's  blissful  shore. 

Thomas  Hastings,  1858 

583  S.M.  with  Refrain 

J?EJOICE,  ye  pure  in  heart, 

Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing: 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ  your  King. 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  1 

Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing. 

2  Bright  youth  and  snow-crowned  age, 

Strong  men  and  maidens  meek, 
Raise  high  your  free,  exulting  song, 
Cod's  wondrous  praises  speak. 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  etc. 

3  With  all  the  angel  choirs, 

With  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss, 
True  rapture,  noblest  mirth! 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  etc. 

4  Yes,  on  through  life's  long  path, 

Still  chanting  as  ye  go; 

From  youth  to  age,  by  night  and  day, 
In  gladness  and  in  woe. 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  etc. 

430 


ASPIRATION 


5  Still  lift  your  standard  high, 

Still  march  in  firm  array; 
As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day. 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  etc. 

6  At  last  the  march  shall  end, 

The  wearied  ones  shall  rest, 
The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's  house, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  etc. 

7  Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart, 

Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing; 
Your  glorious  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ  your  King. 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  etc. 

Rev.  Edward  H.  Plumptre,  1865 

584  THOSE  eternal  bowers  6.5.6.5.D. 

Man  hath  never  trod, 
Those  unfading  flowers 

Round  the  throne  of  God: 
Who  may  hope  to  gain  them 

After  weary  fight? 
Who  at  length  attain  them, 
Clad  in  robes  of  white? 

2  He  who  wakes  from  slumber 

At  the  Spirit's  voice, 
Daring  here  to  number 

Things  unseen  his  choice: 
He  who  casts  his  burden 

Down  at  Jesus'  cross; 
Christ's  reproach  his  guerdon, 

All  beside  but  loss. 

3  He  who  gladly  barters 

All  on  earthly  ground; 
Be  who,  like  the  martyrs, 
Says,  "I  will  be  crowned:" 

431 


HYMNS   OF   SALVATION 


He  whose  one  oblation 

Is  a  life  of  love; 
(  Ringing  to  the  nation 

Of  the  blest  above. 

4  Shame  upon  you,  legions 

Of  the  heavenly  King, 
Denizens  of  regions 

Past  imagining! 
What!  with  pipe  and  tabor 

Dream  away  the  light, 
When  he  bids  you  labor, 

When  He  tells  you,  "Fight"? 

5  While  I  do  my  duty, 

Struggling  through  the  tide, 
Whisper  Thou  of  beauty 

On  the  other  side; 
Tell  who  will  the  story 

Of  to-day 's  distress;  — 
O  the  future  glory! 

0  the  loveliness! 

Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1862:   based  on  an  unknown 
Greek  source:   verse  5,  line  6,  alt.;   verse  2  added 

585  ii.io.ii.io. 

TyE  would  see  Jesus;  for  the  shadows  lengthen 

Across  this  little  landscape  of  our  life; 
We  would  see  Jesus,  our  weak  faith  to  strengthen 
For  the  last  weariness,  the  final  strife. 

2  We  wrould  see  Jesus,  the  gnat  Rock  Foundation 

Whereon  our  feet  were  set  by  sovereign  grace: 
Not  life  nor  death,  with  all  their  agitation, 
Can  thence  remove  us,  if  we  see  His  face. 

3  We  would  see  Jesus:  other  lights  are  paling, 

Which  for  long  years  we  have  rejoiced  to  see; 
The  blessings  of  our  pilgrimage  arc  failing; 
We  would  not  mourn  them,  for  we  go  to  Thee. 

432 


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4  We  would  see  Jesus;  yet  the  spirit  linger- 

Round  the  dear  objects  il  has  loved  so  long, 

And  earth  from  earth  can  scarce  unclose  its  fingers; 
Our  love  to  Thee  makes  not  this  love  less  strong. 

5  We  would  see  Jesus:  sense  is  all  too  blinding, 

And  heaven  appears  too  dim,  too  far  away; 

We  would  see  Thee,  to  gain  a  sweet  reminding 
That  Thou  hast  promised  our  great  debt  to  pay. 

6  We  would  see  Jesus:  this  is  all  we're  needing; 

Strength,  joy,  and  willingness  come  with  the  sight; 
We  would  see  Jesus,  dying,  risen,  pleading; 
Then  welcome  day,  and  farewell  mortal  night. 

Anna  B.  Warner,  1852 

586         O  F0R  a  closer  walk  with  God>  CM- 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  His  word? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  0  Holy  Dove;  return, 

Sweet  Messenger  of  rest: 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be. 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  Thee. 

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6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

William  Cowper,  1769 

587  A^  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams       CM. 

When  heated  in  the  chase, 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  Thee, 
And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  Thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  ; 

0  when  shall  I  behold  Thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  Divine! 

3  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Trust  God;  and  He'll  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

4  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Hope  still;  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  Him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  Spring. 

Psalm  xliii.     Tate  and  Brady's  "New  Version,"  1696,  1698 

588  ^yHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear  CM. 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 

1  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  roach  my  home, 

My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all: 

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4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707 

589  QOME,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing,   8.7.8.7. 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 
Praise  the  mount!  I'm  fixed  upon  it, 
Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love! 

3  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer; 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

4  Jesus  sought  me  wThen  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God: 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interposed  His  precious  blood. 

5  0  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be! 
Let  that  grace  now,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee. 

6  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love; 
Here's  my  heart;  O  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  for  Thy  courts  above. 

Rev.  Robert  Robinson,  175S 


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590  7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6. 

~P  ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place. 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay, 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source: 
So  my  soul,  derived  from  God, 
Pants  to  view  His  glorious  face, 
Forward  tends  to  His  abode, 

To  rest  in  His  embrace. 

3  Fly  me  riches,  fly  me  cares, 

Whilst  I  that  coast  explore; 
Flattering  world,  with  all  thy  snares, 

Solicit  me  no  more. 
Pilgrims  fix  not  here  their  home; 
Strangers  tarry  but  a  night; 
When  the  last  dear  morn  is  come, 

They'll  rise  to  joyful  light. 

4  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 
Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

Rev.  Robert  Seagrave,  1742 


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ASPIRATION 


591  O  VERY  God  of  very  God,  C.M. 

And  very  Light  of  Light, 

Whose  feet  this  earth's  dark  valley  trod, 
That  so  it  might  be  bright ; 

2  Our  hopes  are  weak,  our  fears  are  strong, 

Thick  darkness  blinds  our  eyes; 
Cold  is  the  night,  and  O  we  long 
That  Thou,  our  Sun,  wouldst  rise! 

3  And  even  now,  though  dull  and  gray, 

The  east  is  brightening  fast, 
And  kindling  to  the  perfect  day 
That  never  shall  be  past. 

4  O  guide  us  till  our  path  is  done, 

And  we  have  reached  the  shore 
Where  Thou,  our  everlasting  Sun, 
Art  shining  evermore. 

5  We  wait  in  faith,  and  turn  our  face 

To  where  the  da}rlight  springs, 
Till  Thou  shalt  come,  our  gloom  to  chase, 
With  healing  in  Thy  wings. 

6  To  God  the  Father  power  and  might 

Both  now  and  ever  be; 
To  Him  that  is  the  Light  of  Light, 
And,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee. 

Rev.  John  M.  Xeale,  1846 

592        "WE  bless  Thee  for  Thy  peace>  °  God'     CM- 

Deep  as  the  unfathomed  sea, 
Which  falls  like  sunshine  on  the  road 
Of  those  who  trust  in  Thee. 

2  We  ask  not,  Father,  for  repose 

Which  comes  from  outward  rest. 
If  we  may  have  through  all  life's  woes 
Thy  peace  within  our  breast : 

437 


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3  That  peace  which  suffers  and  is  strong, 

Trusts  where  it  cannot  see, 
Deems  not  the  trial-way  too  long, 
But  leaves  the  end  with  Thee: 

4  That  peace  which  flows  serene  and  deep, 

A  river  in  the  soul, 
Whose  banks  a  living  verdure  keep, 
God's  sunshine  o'er  the  whole. 

5  O  Father,  give  our  hearts  this  peace, 

Whatever  the  outward  be, 
Till  all  life's  discipline  shall  cease, 
And  we  go  home  to  Thee. 

Anon.:   c.  1858 

593        O  F0R  a  heart  to  praise  my  God>  C,M* 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free; 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me : 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone; 

3  A  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean, 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within; 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  Divine; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Write  Thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  Name  of  Love. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1712  (Text  of  1782) 
438 


ASPIRATION 


594  FORWARD!  be  our  watchword,      6.5.6.5.  12  1. 

Steps  and  voices  joined; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind : 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  Jehovah  led? 

Forward  through  the  desert, 

Through  the  toil  and  fight; 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 
Zion  beams  with  light. 

2  Forward,  flock  of  Jesus, 

Salt  of  all  the  earth, 
Till  each  yearning  purpose 
Spring  to  glorious  birth: 
Sick,  they  ask  for  healing, 

Blind,  they  grope  for  day; 
Pour  upon  the  nations 
Wisdom's  loving  ray. 
Forward,  out  of  error. 

Leave  behind  the  night; 
Forward  through  the  darkness, 
Forward  into  light ! 

3  Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  thai  love  Him 

One  day  to  be  shared; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard; 
Nor  of  these  hath  uttered 
Thought  or  speech  or  word. 
Forward,  marching  eastward 

Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted. 
Till  our  faith  be  sight. 


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4  Far  o'er  yon  horizon 

Rise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth; 
That  fair  home  is  our- : 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 
Shine  the  gates  with  gold; 
Flows  the  gladdening  river, 
Shedding  joys  untold. 
Thither,  onward  thither, 

In  Jehovah's  might; 
Pilgrims  to  your  country, 
Forward  into  light! 

5  To  the  Father's  glory 

Loudest  anthems  raise, 
To  the  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Echo  songs  of  praise; 
To  the  Lord  Jehovah, 

Blessed  Three  in  One, 
Be  by  men  and  angels 
Endless  honor  done. 

Weak  are  earthly  praises, 
Dull  the  songs  of  night: 
Forward  into  triumph, 
Forward  into  light! 

Rev.  Henry  Alford,  1871 

595  QUIET>  Lord>  my  froward  heart;     7.7.7.7.7.7. 

^     Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art; 
Make  me  as  a  weaned  child, 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  Thee. 

2  What  Thou  shalt  to-day  provide 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide 

Calmly  to  Thy  wisdom  leave: 
'Tis  enough  that  Thou  wilt  cans 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear? 

1  H 


ASPIRATION 


3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone,  — 
Let  me  thus  with  Thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

4  Thus  preserved  from  Satan's  wiles, 

Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 
May  I  live  upon  Thy  smiles 

Till  the  promised  hour  appears, 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1779 

o  o  o  C  C  W 

596       TH0U  hidden  Love  of  God,  whose  height, 

Whose  depth  unfathomed,  no  man  knows, 
I  see  from  far  Thy  beauteous  light, 
Inly  I  sigh  for  Thy  repose; 
My  heart  is  pained,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest  till  it  finds  rest  in  Thee. 

2  'Tis  mercy  all,  that  Thou  hast  brought 
My  mind  to  seek  her  peace  in  Thee; 
Yet  while  I  seek,  but  find  Thee  not, 
No  peace  my  wandering  soul  shall  see: 
O  when  shall  all  my  wanderings  end, 
And  all  my  steps  to  Thee-ward  tend ! 

3  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun 

That  strives  with  Thee  my  heart  to  share? 
Ah!  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone, 
The  Lord  of  every  motion  there; 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  tree, 
When  it  lias  found  repose  in  Thee. 

4  O  Love.  Thy  sovereign  aid  impart 

To  save  me  from  low-thought  rd  care: 
Chase  this  self-will  through  all  my  heart, 

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Through  all  its  latent  mazes  there; 
Make  me  Thy  duteous  child,  that  I 
Ceaseless  may  "Abba,  Father,"  cry. 

5  Each  moment  draw  from  earth  away 
My  heart,  that  lowly  waits  Thy  call; 
Speak  to  my  inmost  soul,  and  say, 
"I  am  thy  Love,  thy  God,  thy  All:" 
To  feel  Thy  power,  to  hear  Thy  voice, 
To  taste  Thy  love,  be  all  my  choice. 

Gerhard  Tersteegen,  1729 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Wesley,  1736  (Text  of  1780) 

597       Q  LIGHT,  whose  beams  illumine  all       8.8.8.8.8. 
From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  day, 
Shine  Thou  before  the  shadows  fall 

That  lead  our  wandering  feet  astray; 
At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  pour, 
That  youth  may  love,  and  age  adore. 

2  O  Way,  through  whom  our  souls  draw  near 

To  yon  eternal  home  of  peace, 
Where  perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear, 

And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wrandering  cease, 
In  strength  or  weakness  may  we  see 
Our  heavenward  path,  O  Lord,  through  Thee. 

3  O  Truth,  before  whose  shrine  we  bow, 

Thou  priceless  Pearl  for  all  who  seek, 
To  Thee  our  earliest  strength  we  vow, 

Thy  love  will  bless  the  pure  and  meek; 
When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our  sight, 
Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light. 

4  O  Life,  the  Well  that  ever  flows 

To  slake  the  thirst  of  those  that  faint, 
Thy  power  to  bless  what  seraph  knows? 

Thy  joy  supreme  what  words  can  paint? 
In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
Be  Thou  our  Conqueror  over  death. 

442 


ASPIRATION 


5  0  Light,  0  Way,  ()  Truth,  O  Life, 

0  Jesus,  born  mankind  to  save, 
Give  Thou  Thy  peace  in  deadliest  strife, 

Shed  Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest  wave; 
Be  Thou  our  Hope,  our  Joy,  our  Dread, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

Rev.  Edward  H.  Plumptre,  1864 

598  O  TH0U  t0  whose  all-searching  sight  L.M, 

The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart;  it  pants  for  Thee; 
0  burst  these  bands,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross; 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross; 
Hallow  each  thought;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  Thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  Thou  my  Light,  be  Thou  my  Way; 

Xo  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  harm,  while  Thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  Saviour,  where'er  Thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  Thee: 
O  let  Thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  holy  hill. 

5  If  rough  and  thorny  be  my  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day; 
Till  toil  and  grief  and  pain  shall  cease 
Where  all  is  calm  and  joy  and  peace. 

Count  Xicolaus  L.  von  Zinzendorf,  1721. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Wesley,  173S:    verse  3,  line  4,  alt. 

599  THR0UGH  £°od  rePort  and  evi1'  Lord>       8.8.8.4. 

Still  guided  by  Thy  faithful  word, 
Our  staff,  our  buckler,  and  our  sword, 
We  follow  Thee. 

443 


HYMNS   OF   SALVATION 

2  In  silence  of  the  lonely  night, 
In  the  full  glow  of  day's  clear  light, 
Through  life's  strange  windings,  dark  or  bright, 
We  follow  Thee. 

3  Strengthened  by  Thee  we  forward  go, 
'Mid  smile  or  scoff  of  friend  or  foe, 
Through  pain  or  ease,  through  joy  or  woe, 
We  follow  Thee. 

4  With  enemies  on  every  side, 
We  lean  on  Thee,  the  Crucified; 
Forsaking  all  on  earth  beside, 
We  follow  Thee. 

5  0  Master,  point  Thou  out  the  way, 
Nor  suffer  Thou  our  steps  to  stray; 
Then  in  the  path  that  leads  to  day 
We  follow  Thee. 

6  Thou  hast  passed  on  before  our  face; 
Thy  footsteps  on  the  way  we  trace : 
0  keep  us,  aid  us  by  Thy  grace; 
We  follow  Thee. 

7  Whom  have  we  in  the  heaven  above, 
Whom  on  this  earth,  save  Thee,  to  love? 
Still  in  Thy  light  we  onward  move; 
We  follow  Thee. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1866 

600             gEHOLD  what  wondrous  grace                 S.M. 
The  Father  hath  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race. 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 

2  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

144 


ASPIRATION 

3  A  hope  so  much  Divine 
May  trials  well  endure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

4  If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  Thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

5  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne; 
My  faith  shall  "  Abba,  Father,"  cry, 
And  Thou  the  kindred  own. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707 

601 

REARER,  my  God,  to  Thee,     6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 

Nearer  to  Thee! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

2  Though  like  the  wanderer, 
The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

3  There  let  the  way  appear, 
Steps  unto  heaven: 
All  that  Thou  send'st  to  me 

In  mercy  given: 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

HYMNS   OF   SALVATION 


4  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upwards  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

Mrs.  Sarah  F.  Adams,  1841;   verse  1,  line  5,  alt. 

602  6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 

]\|ORE  love  to  Thee,  O  Christ, 

More  love  to  Thee! 
Hear  Thou  the  prayer  I  make 

On  bended  knee; 
This  is  my  earnest  plea, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 
More  love  to  Thee! 

2  Once  earthly  joy  I  craved, 

Sought  peace  and  rest; 
Now  Thee  alone  I  seek; 

Give  what  is  best : 
This  all  my  prayer  shall  be, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee! 

3  Let  sorrow  do  its  work, 

Send  grief  and  pain; 
Sweet  are  Thy  messengers, 

Sweet  their  refrain, 
When  they  can  sing  with  me, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee! 

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4  Then  shall  my  latest  breath 
Whisper  Thy  praise; 
This  be  the  parting  cry 

My  heart  shall  raise, 
This  still  its  prayer  shall  be, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee! 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  P.  Prentiss,  1869 

603  O  F0R  a  faith  that  wiu  not  shrink         C-M- 

Though  pressed  by  many  a  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe; 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  lean  upon  its  God; 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without, 
That,  when  in  danger,  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt; 

4  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  spark  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

5  Lord,  give  me  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whatever  may  come, 
I  taste  e'en  now  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

Rev.  William  H.  Rathurst,  1S31 

604  W ALK  in  the  lish.t :  so  shalt  thou  know    CM- 

That  fellowship  of  love 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow, 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

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2  Walk  in  the  light:  and  sin  abhorred 

Shall  ne'er  defile  again; 
The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Lord 
Shall  cleanse  from  every  stain. 

3  Walk  in  the  light:  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart  made  truly  His 
Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined, 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

4  Walk  in  the  light :  and  thou  shalt  own 

Thy  darkness  passed  away, 
Because  that  Light  hath  on  thee  shone 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

5  Walk  in  the  light:  and  e'en  the  tomb 

No  fearful  shade  shall  wear; 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  hath  conquered  there. 

6  Walk  in  the  light:  and  thine  shall  be 

A  path,  though  thorny,  bright; 
For  God  by  grace  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  Himself  is  Light. 

Bernard  Barton,  1826 

605  QALM  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm,     CM. 

While  these  hot  breezes  blow; 
Be  like  the  night-dew's  cooling  balm 
Upon  earth's  fevered  brow. 

2  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm; 

Let  Thine  outstretched  wing 
Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  palm 
Beside  her  desert-spring. 

3  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and  rude 

The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet, 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude, 
Calm  in  the  bustling  street ; 

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4  Calm  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  health, 

(  aim  in  my  hour  of  pain; 
Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth, 
Calm  in  my  loss  or  gain; 

5  Calm  in  the  sufferance  of  wrong, 

Like  Him  who  bore  my  shame, 
Calm  'mid  the  threatening,  taunting  throng 
Who  hate  Thy  holy  Nam 

6  Calm  as  the  ray  of  sun  or  star 

Which  storms  assail  in  vain; 
Moving  unruffled  through  earth's  war, 

The  eternal  calm  to  gain.     Kcv  IIoratius  Bonar>  1857 

606  O  LET  him>  whose  sorrow  6.5.6.5.D. 

No  relief  can  find, 
Trust  in  Cod,  and  borrow 

Ease  for  heart  and  mind. 
Where  the  mourner  weeping 

Sheds  the  secret  tear, 
God  His  watch  is  keeping, 

Though  none  else  is  near. 

2  God  will  never  leave  thee, 

All  thy  wants  He  knows, 
Feels  the  pains  that  grieve  thee, 

Sees  thy  cares  and  woes: 
Raise  thine  eyes  to  heaven 

When  thy  spirits  quail, 
When,  by  tempests  driven, 

Heart  and  courage  fail. 

3  All  thy  woe  and  sadness, 

In  this  world  below, 
Balance  not  the  gladm 

Thou  in  heaven  shall  know, 
When  thy  gracious  Saviour 

In  the  realms  above 
Crowns  thee  with  His  favor, 

Fills  thee  with  III-  love. 

Heinrich  S.  Oswald,  1826.     Trans,  by  Frances  K.  Cox,  IS  11 

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607  pURER  yet  and  purer  6.5.6.5.D. 

I  would  be  in  mind; 
Dearer  yet  and  dearer 

Every  duty  find; 
Hoping  still  and  trusting 

Thee  without  a  fear, 
Patiently  believing 

Thou  wilt  make  all  clear: 

2  Calmer  yet  and  calmer 

Trials  bear  and  pain; 
Surer  yet  and  surer 

Peace  at  last  to  gain; 
Bearing  still  and  doing, 

To  my  lot  resigned, 
And  to  right  subduing 

Heart  and  will  and  mind: 

3  Higher  yet  and  higher 

Out  of  clouds  and  night; 
Nearer  yet  and  nearer 

Rise  towards  the  light,  — 
Light  serene  and  holy, 

Where  my  soul  may  rest, 
Purified  and  lowly, 

Satisfied  and  blesl : 

4  Quicker  yet  and  quicker 

Ever  onward  press, 
Firmer  yet  and  firmer 

Step  as  I  progress: 
Oft  these  earnest  longings 

Swell  within  my  breast, 
Yh  their  inner  meaning 

Scarce  can  be  expressed. 

Anon,  in  "Iphigenia  in  Tauris,  with  Original  Poems,"  1-  "1 


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608  10.10.10.10. 

T  EAD  us,  O  Father,  in  the  paths  of  peace; 

Without  Thy  guiding  hand  we  go  astray, 
And  doubts  appal,  and  sorrows  still  increase: 
Lead  us  through  Christ,  the  true  and  living  Way. 

2  Lead  us,  O  Father,  in  the  paths  of  truth; 
Unhelped  by  Thee,  in  error's  maze  we  grope, 
While  passion  stains  and  folly  dims  our  youth, 
And  age  comes  on  uncheered  by  faith  and  hope. 

3  Lead  us,  O  Father,  in  the  paths  of  right; 
Blindly  we  stumble  when  we  walk  alone, 
Involved  in  shadows  of  a  moral  night; 
Only  with  Thee  we  journey  safely  on. 

4  Lead  us,  O  Father,  to  Thy  heavenly  rest, 
However  rough  and  steep  the  path  may  be; 
Through  joy  or  sorrow,  as  Thou  deemest  best, 
Until  our  lives  are  perfected  in  Thee. 

William  H.  Burleigh,  1868 

609  8.8.6.8.8.6. 

Q  LOVE  Divine,  how  sweet  thou  art! 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 
All  taken  up  by  thee? 
I  thirst  and  faint  and  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 
The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  His  love  than  death  or  hell; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable: 

The  firstborn  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depth  to  see; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length  and  breadth  and  height. 


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3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God: 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart ! 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine; 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine, 
Be  mine  this  better  part. 

Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1749 

610  O  L0RD>  how  haPPy  should  we  be     8.8.6.8.8.6. 

If  we  could  cast  our  care  on  Thee, 
If  we  from  self  could  rest, 
And  feel  at  heart  that  One  above, 
In  perfect  wisdom,  perfect  love, 
Is  working  for  the  best! 

2  How  far  from  this  our  daily  life, 
Ever  disturbed  by  anxious  strife, 

By  sudden,  wild  alarms ! 
O  could  we  but  relinquish  all 
Our  earthly  props,  and  simply  fall 

On  Thy  almighty  arms! 

3  Could  we  but  kneel  and  cast  our  load, 
E'en  while  we  pray,  upon  our  God, 

Then  rise  with  lightened  cheer, 
Sure  that  the  Father,  who  is  nigh 
To  still  the  famished  raven's  cry, 

Will  hear  in  that  we  fear! 

4  Lord,  make  these  faithless  hearts  of  ours 
Such  lesson  learn  from  birds  and  flowers; 

Make  them  from  self  to  cease, 
Leave  all  things  to  a  Father's  will, 
And  taste,  before  Him  lying  still, 

E'en  in  affliction,  peace. 

Joseph  Anstice,  1836 

611     'TIS  by  fche  filith  ()f  'oys  t()  come  L*Mt 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night: 
Till  we  arrive  al  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

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2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray; 

Though  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abram,  by  Divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1709 

612     MY  Goc1'  Permit  me  not  to  be  LM- 

A  stranger  to  myself  and  Thee; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense: 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  Divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn, 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1709 


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613  ^HE  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn,  C.M.D. 

The  brightness  of  the  day, 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away: 
O  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven! 

O  for  the  golden  floor! 
O  for  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 
That  setteth  nevermore! 

2  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint; 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint: 
O  for  a  heart  that  never  sins, 

O  for  a  soul  washed  white, 
O  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 

Nor  weary  day  or  night! 

3  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher; 
But  there  are  perfectness  and  peace, 

Beyond  our  best  desire: 
O  by  Thy  love  and  anguish,  Lord, 

And  by  Thy  life  laid  down, 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown! 

Mrs.  Cecil  F.  Alexander,  1852 

gJ4  10.10.10.6. 

TJPON  the  hills  the  wind  is  bleak  and  cold, 

The  sweet  young  grasses  wither  on  the  wold, 

And  we,  O  Lord,  have  wandered  from  Thy  fold; 
But  evening  brings  us  home. 

2  Among  the  mists  we  stumbled,  and  the  rocks 
Where  the  brown  lichen  whitens,  and  the  fox 
Watches  the  straggler  from  the  scattered  flocks, 
But  evening  brings  us  home. 

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3  We  have  been  wounded  by  the  hunter's  darts; 
Our  eyes  are  very  heavy,  and  our  hearts 

Search  for  Thy  coming:  —  when  the  light  departs 
At  evening,  bring  us  home. 

4  The  darkness  gathers;  through  the  gloom  no  star 
Rises  to  guide  us;  we  have  wandered  far; 
Without  Thy  lamp  we  know  not  where  we  are: 

At  evening  bring  us  home. 

5  The  clouds  are  round  us,  and  the  snow-drifts  thicken; 
O  Thou,  dear  Shepherd,  leave  us  not  to  sicken 

In  the  waste  night;  our  tardy  footsteps  quicken: 
At  evening  bring  us  home. 

Sir  John  Skelton  (1831-1897) 

615  "P^R  from  my  heavenly  home,  S.M. 

Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  "Blest  Spirit,  come 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest." 

2  Upon  the  willows  long 
My  harp  has  silent  hung: 

How  should  I  sing  a  cheerful  song 
Till  Thou  inspire  my  tongue? 

3  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 
And  fain  would  thither  flee: 

My  heart,  O  Zion,  droops  and  yearns 
When  I  remember  thee. 

4  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press, 
A  dark  and  toilsome  road : 

When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode? 

5  God  of  my  life,  be  near; 
On  Thee  my  hopes  I  i 

O  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  hist. 

Psalm  exxxvii.     1'cv.  Henry  F.  Lyte,  1834 

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Cljc  Eesurrection  of  tf)e  ISoOp:   Deatb 
anO  TBurial 

616  N°>  no>  1*  is  not  dy^g  7.6.7.7.6. 

To  go  unto  our  God; 
This  gloomy  earth  forsaking, 
Our  journey  homeward  taking 
Along  the  starry  road. 

2  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 
Heaven's  citizen  to  be; 

A  crown  immortal  wearing, 
And  rest  unbroken  sharing, 
From  care  and  conflict  free. 

3  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

To  hear  this  gracious  word, 
"  Receive  a  Father's  blessing, 
For  evermore  possessing 

The  favor  of  thy  Lord." 

4  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

The  Shepherd's  voice  to  know: 
His  sheep  He  ever  leadeth, 
His  peaceful  flock  He  feedeth, 

Where  living  pastures  grow. 

5  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 
To  wear  a  lordly  crown; 

Among  God's  people  dwelling, 
The  glorious  triumph  swelling 
Of  Him  whose  sway  we  own. 

Rev.  71.  A.  Cesar  Malan,  1832. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  Kobiuson  P.  Dunn,  L852 

617  TT  is  not  death  to  die,  S.M. 

To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  midst  the  brotherhood  on  hi| 
To  be  at  home  wit  h  ( Jod. 


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2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake,  in  glorious  repose 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not  death  to  fling 
Aside  this  sinful  dust, 

And  rise,  on  strong  exulting  wing, 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life, 
Thy  chosen  cannot  die: 

Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 

Rev.  H.  A.  Cesar  Malan,  1832. 

Trans,  by  Rev.  George  W.  Bethune,  1S4, 

618  A  FEW  more  years  sha11  ro11'        s.m.d. 

A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  re 

Asleep  within  the  tomb: 

Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

2  A  few7  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 

And  surges  swell  no  more: 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  calm  day ; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

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3  A  few  more  Sabbaths  here 
Shall  cheer  us  on  our  way, 

And  we  shall  reach  the  endless  rest, 

The  eternal  Sabbath-day : 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  sweet  day ; 
0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

4  'Tis  but  a  little  while, 
And  He  shall  come  again 

Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives 

That  we  with  Him  may  reign: 

Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1844 

619  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

HHHE  saints  of  God!  Their  conflict  past, 

And  life's  long  battle  won  at  last, 
No  more  they  need  the  shield  or  sword, 
They  cast  them  down  before  their  Lord : 
O  happy  saints!  for  ever  blest, 
At  Jesus'  feet  how  safe  your  rest! 

2  The  saints  of  God!  Their  wanderings  done, 
No  more  their  weary  course  they  run, 

No  more  they  faint,  no  more  they  fall, 

No  foes  oppress,  no  fears  appal: 
O  happy  saints!  for  ever  blest, 
In  that  dear  home  how  sweet  your  rest! 

3  The  saints  of  God!  Life's  voyage  o'er, 
Safe  landed  on  that  blissful  shore, 
No  stormy  tempests  now  they  dread, 
No  roaring  billows  lift  their  head: 

()  happy  saints!  for  ever  blest, 
In  that  calm  haven  of  your  rest ! 


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4  The  saints  of  God  their  vigil  keep 
While  yet  their  mortal  bodies  sleep. 
Till  from  the  dust  they  too  shall  rise 
And  soar  triumphant  to  the  skies: 

O  happy  saints!  rejoice  and  sing; 

He  quickly  comes,  your  Lord  and  King. 

5  0  God  of  saints,  to  Thee  we  cry; 
O  Saviour,  plead  for  us  on  high; 

O  Holy  Ghost,  our  Guide  and  Friend, 
Grant  us  Thy  grace  till  life  shall  end; 
That  with  all  saints  our  rest  may  be 
In  that  bright  Paradise  with  Thee. 

Archbishop  William  D.  Maclagan,  1870 

620  Irregular 

CJUNSET  and  evening  star, 

And  one  clear  call  for  me! 
And  may  there  be  no  moaning  of  the  bar 
When  I  put  out  to  sea, 

2  But  such  a  tide  as  moving  seems  asleep, 

Too  full  for  sound  and  foam, 
When  that  which  drew  from  out  the  boundless  deep 
Turns  again  home. 

3  Twilight  and  evening  bell, 

And  after  that  the  dark! 
And  may  there  be  no  sadness  of  farewell 
When  I  embark; 

3  For,  though  from  out  our  bourne  of  time  and  place 
The  flood  may  bear  me  far, 
I  hope  to  see  my  Pilot  face  to  face 

When  I  have  CrOSt  the  bar.        Alfred,  Lord  Tennyson.  1S89 

()21        TV  HEX  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe,       7.7.7.7. 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

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2  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

3  When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls, 
When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

4  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

5  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin, 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

6  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known, 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own ; 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

Rev.  Henry  H.  Milman,  1827:   verse  3,  lines  1,  2;  line  4,  of  each  verse,  alt. 

622  7.8.7.8.7.7. 

Q_ENTLE  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 

Now  Thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping; 
Ah,  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild, 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping, 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

2  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it; 

To  the  sunny,  heavenly  plain 
Thou  dosi  now  with  joy  receive  it : 

Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white, 

Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 

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3  Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 

Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living, 
And  the  lovely  pastures  a 

That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving; 
Then  the  gain  of  death  we  prove, 
Though  Thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

Rev.  .Tohann  W.  Mrinhold,  1835. 
Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858 

623  ]S^OW  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er;       7.7.7.7.8.8. 

NowT  the  battle  day  is  past; 
Now  upon  the  farther  shore. 
Lands  the  voyager  at  last. 
Father,  in  Thy  graeious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

2  There  the  tears  of  earth  are  dried; 

There  its  hidden  things  are  clear; 
There  the  work  of  life  is  tried 

By  a  juster  Judge  than  here. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

3  There  the  sinful  souls,  that  turn 

To  the  cross  their  dying  eyes, 
All  the  love  of  Christ  shall  learn 

At  His  feet  in  Paradise. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

4  "  Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust," 

Calmly  now  the  words  we  say; 
Left  behind,  we  wait  in  trust 

For  the  resurreetion-day. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1871 

624  ^yHEN  the  day  of  toil  is  done.  7.7.7.5. 

When  the  race  of  life  is  run, 
Father,  grant  Thy  wearied  one 
Rest  for  evermore. 

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2  When  the  strife  of  sin  is  stilled, 
When  the  foe  within  is  killed, 

Be  Thy  gracious  word  fulfilled,  — 
Peace  for  evermore. 

3  When  the  heart  by  sorrow  tried 
Feels  at  length  its  throbs  subside, 
Bring  us,  where  all  tears  are  dried, 

Joy  for  evermore. 

4  When  for  vanished  days  we  yearn, 
Days  that  never  can  return, 
Teach  us  in  Thy  love  to  learn 

Love  for  evermore. 

5  When  the  breath  of  life  is  flown, 
When  the  grave  must  claim  its  own, 
Lord  of  life,  be  ours  Thy  crown,  — 

Life  for  evermore. 

Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1870 

625         ASLEEP  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep,  L.M. 

From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus!  0  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing- 
That  death  hath  lost  his  venomed  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus!  peaceful  rest, 

Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus!  ()  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be; 
Securely  shall  niv  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

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5  Asleep  in  Jesus!  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be; 
But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

Mrs.  Margaret  Mackay,  1832 

626  ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought  Irregular 

Comes  to  me  |  o'er  and  |  o'er:  | 
I'm  nearer  my  home  to-day 

Than  I  |  ever  have  |  been  be-  |  fore; 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  the  many  |  mansions  |  be;  || 
Nearer  the  great  white  throne, 
Nearer  the  |  crystal  |  sea; 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  we  lay  our  |  burdens  |  down;  || 
Nearer  leaving  the  cross, 

Nearer  |  gaining  the  |  crown. 

4  But  the  waves  of  that  silent  sea 

Roll  dark  be-  |  fore  my  |  sight,  || 
That  brightly  the  other  side 
|  Break  on  a  |  shore  of  |  light. 

5  0  if  my  mortal  feet 

Have  almost  j  gained  the  |  brink,  || 
If  it  be  I  am  nearer  home 

|  Even  to-  |  day  than  I  |  think, 

6  Father,  perfect  my  trusl  : 

Let  my  spirit  |  feel  in  |  death  || 
That  her  feet  are  firmly  set 

On  the  |  rock  of  a  |  living  |  faith. 

Phoebe  Cary,  1S52  (Text  of  18G9) 


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AVE  sing  His  love,  who  once  was  slain, 
Who  soon  o'er  death  revived  again, 

That  all  His  saints  through  Him  might  have 
Eternal  conquests  o'er  the  grave: 

Soon  shall  the  trumpet  sound,  and  we 

Shall  rise  to  immortality. 

2  The  saints  who  now  with  Jesus  sleep 
His  own  almighty  power  shall  keep, 
Till  dawns  the  bright  illustrious  day 
When  death  itself  shall  die  away : 

Soon  shall  the  trumpet  sound,  and  we 
Shall  rise  to  immortality. 

3  How  loud  shall  our  glad  voices  sing, 
When  Christ  His  risen  saints  shall  bring 
From  beds  of  dust  and  silent  clay 

To  realms  of  everlasting  day! 

Soon  shall  the  trumpet  sound,  and  we 
Shall  rise  to  immortality. 

4  When  Jesus  we  in  glory  meet, 
Our  utmost  joys  shall  be  complete; 
When  landed  on  that  heavenly  shore, 
Death  and  the  curse  will  be  no  more : 

Soon  shall  the  trumpet  sound,  and  we 
Shall  rise  to  immortality. 

5  Hasten,  dear  Lord,  the  glorious  day, 
And  this  delightful  scene  display, 
When  all  Thy  saints  from  death  shall  rise 
Raptured  in  bliss  beyond  the  skies: 

Soon  shall  the  trumpet  sound,  and  we 
Shall  rise  to  immortality. 

In  Suppl.  to  Rev.  Rowland  Hjll'a 
"Poalma  and  Hymns,"  17(JG  (ascribed  to  him) 


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628  rpHERE  is  a  blessed  home  6.6.6.6.D. 

Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  how; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 
Its  glory  throws  around. 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace, 

Good  angels  know  it  well; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One, 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 

3  0  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 

4  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe: 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 

Rev.  Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  Bart.,  1801 


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629  7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5. 

rPHE  sands  of  time  are  sinking, 
The  dawn  of  heaven  breaks, 
The  summer  morn  I've  sighed  for, 

The  fair  sweet  morn  awakes; 
Dark,  dark  hath  been  the  midnight, 

But  day-spring  is  at  hand, 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 
In  Emmanuel's  land. 

2  The  King  there  in  His  beauty 

Without  a  veil  is  seen; 
It  were  a  well-spent  journey 

Though  seven  deaths  lay  between: 
The  Lamb  with  His  fair  army 

Doth  on  Mount  Zion  stand, 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 
In  Emmanuel's  land. 

3  O  Christ,  He  is  the  Fountain, 

The  deep  sweet  Well  of  love! 
The  streams  on  earth  I've  tasted 

More  deep  I'll  drink  above: 
There  to  an  ocean  fulness 

His  mercy  doth  expand, 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 
In  Emmanuel's  land. 

4  The  bride  eyes  not  her  garment, 

But  her  dear  bridegroom's  face; 
I  will  not  gaze  at  glory, 

But  on  my  King  of  grace1 ; 
Not  at  the  crown  He  gifteth, 

But  on  His  pierced  hand: 
The  Lamb  is  all  the  glory 
Of  Emmanuel's  land. 

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£30  io.iu.io.io. 

Ci  WHAT  their  joy  and  their  glory  must  be, 

Those  endless  Sabbaths  the  blessed  ones  see; 
Crown  for  the  valiant,  to  weary  ones  rest; 
God  shall  be  All,  and  in  all  ever  blest. 

2  Truly  "Jerusalem"  name  we  that  shore, 

"  Vision  of  Peace,"  that  brings  joy  evermore; 
Wish  and  fulfilment  can  severed  be  ne'er, 

Nor  the  thing  prayed  for  come  short  of  the  prayer. 

3  We,  where  no  trouble  distraction  can  bring, 
Safely  the  anthems  of  Zion  shall  sing; 

While  for  Thy  grace,  Lord,  their  voices  of  praise 
Thy  blessed  people  shall  evermore  raise. 

4  There  dawns  no  Sabbath,  no  Sabbath  is  o'er, 
Those  Sabbath-keepers  have  one  and  no  more; 
One  and  unending  is  that  triumph-song 
Which  to  the  angels  and  us  shall  belong. 

5  Now  in  the  meanwhile,  with  hearts  raised  on  high, 
We  for  that  country  must  yearn  and  must  sigh; 
Seeking  Jerusalem,  dear  native  land, 

Through  our  long  exile  on  Babylon's  strand. 

6  Low  before  Him  with  our  praises  we  fall, 

Of  whom,  and  in  whom,  and  through  whom  are  all; 
Of  whom,  the  Father;  and  in  whom,  the  Son; 
Through  whom,  the  Spirit,  with  these,  ever  One. 

Peter  Ahelard  (1079-1 142 1. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Xeale,  1854 

631         I  HEARD  a  sound  of  voices  7.6.8.6.D. 

Around  the  great  white  throne, 
AYith  harpers  harping  on  their  harps 

To  Him  who  sat  thereon; 
"Salvation,  glory,  honor," 

I  heard  the  song  aris<\ 
As  through  the  courts  of  heaven  it  rolled 
In  wondrous  harmonies. 

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2  From  every  clime  and  kindred, 

And  nations  from  afar, 
As  serried  ranks  returning  home 

In  triumph  from  a  war, 
I  heard  the  saints  upraising, 

The  myriad  hosts  among, 
In  praise  of  Him  who  died,  and  lives, 

Their  one  glad  triumph-song. 

3  I  saw  the  holy  city, 

The  New  Jerusalem, 
Come  down  from  heaven  a  Bride  adorned 

With  jewelled  diadem: 
And  there  His  servants  serve  Him, 

And,  life's  long  battle  o'er, 
Enthroned  with  Him,  their  Saviour,  King, 

They  reign  for  evermore. 

4  0  Lamb  of  God  who  reignest, 

Thou  Bright  and  Morning  Star, 
Whose  glory  lightens  that  new  earth 

Which  now  wre  see  from  far; 
O  worthy  Judge  Eternal, 

When  Thou  dost  bid  us  come, 
Then  open  wide  the  gates  of  pearl, 

And  call  Thy  servants  home. 

Rev.  Godfrey  Thring,  1886:   verse  3  arr. 

632       JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home,  OJVL 

Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy  and  peace  and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know: 
Blest  seats!   through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

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1   Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 
Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 


G  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee: 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

Rev.  Joseph  Bromehead,  1795: 
(based  on  "F.  B.  P."  in  MS.  of  10th  or  17th  cent.) 

633       O  M0THER  doar>  Jerusalem,  C.M.D. 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 
O  happy  harbor  of  the  saints! 

O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil! 
In  thee  no  sorrow  may  be  found, 
No  grief,  no  care,  no  toil. 

2  Thy  walls  are  made  of  precious  stones, 

Thy  bulwarks  diamonds  square; 
Thy  gates  are  of  right  orient  pearl, 

Exceeding  rich  and  rare. 
Thy  turrets  and  thy  pinnacles 

With  carbuncles  do  shine; 
Thy  very  streets  are  paved  with  gold, 

Surpassing  clear  and  fine. 

3  Thy  gardens  and  thy  gallant  walks 

Continually  are  green, 
There  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant  flowers 
As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 

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Quite  through  the  streets,  with  silver  sound, 

The  flood  of  life  doth  flow; 
Upon  whose  banks  on  every  side 

The  wood  of  life  doth  grow. 

4  There  trees  for  evermore  bear  fruit, 

And  evermore  do  spring; 
There  evermore  the  angels  sit, 

And  evermore  do  sing. 
Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Would  God  I  were  in  thee! 
Would  God  my  woes  were  at  an  end, 

Thy  joys  that  I  might  see! 

"F.  B.  P.,"  in  MS.  of  16th  or  17th  cent.: 
verse  1,  line  1,  from  W.  Prid,  1585 

634  O  PARADISE!  °  Paradise!        8.6.8.6.G.6.6.6. 

Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2  O  Paradise!  O  Paradise! 

The  wrorld  is  growing  old; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

3  O  Paradise!  O  Paradise! 

I  want  to  sin  no  more ; 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
A-  on  thy  spotless  shore; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  (  rod's  most  holy  sight. 

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4  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 
0  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

H(>v.  Frederick  W.  Faber,  1862: 
verse  4  added  in  "Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,"  1868 

635  "JX)R  ever  with  the  Lord!"  S.M.D. 

Amen,  so  let  it  be; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

'Tis  immortality: 

Here  in  the  bocty  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 

A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

2  My  Father's  house  on  high, 
Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 

At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 

Thy  golden  gates  appear: 

Ah !  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 

Jerusalem  above. 

3  For  ever  with  the  Lord! 
Father,  if  'tis  Thy  will, 

The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 

E'en  here  to  me  fulfil: 

Be  Thou  at  my  right  hand, 

Then  can  I  never  fail; 
Uphold  Thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand; 

Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

4  So  when  my  latest  breath 
Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 

By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

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Knowing  as  I  am  known, 
How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
"For  ever  with  the  Lord!" 

James  Montgomery,  1835 

636  J?OR  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country,     7.G.7.G.D. 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep : 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 
Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2  O  one,  O  only  mansion! 

O  Paradise  of  joy! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy; 
Thy  loveliness  oppresses 

All  human  thought  and  heart, 
And  none,  O  Peace,  O  Zion, 

Can  sing  thee  as  thou  art. 

3  With  jaspers  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethysts  unpriced; 
Thy  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

The  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

4  The  cross  is  ail  thy  splendor, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise: 
Upon  the  Hock  of  Ages 

They  build  thy  holy  tower; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

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5  O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  c.  1145.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1851: 
arr.:    verse  5  recast  in  "  Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,"  18G1 

637  JERUSALEM  the  golden,  7.6.7.6.D. 

With  milk  and  honey  blest! 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  O  I  know  not, 

What  joys  await  us  there; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast; 
And  they  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 


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4  O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
The  home  of  God's  elect! 

O  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  c.  1145.     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1851: 

verse  1,  lines  5,  6;  verse  2,  lino  2,  alt.;    verse  4  recast  in 

"Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,"  1861 

638  JJRIEF life  is  here  our  P°rtion>  7.6.7.6. 

Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
The  tearless  life,  is  there. 

2  O  happy  retribution! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest; 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  blest! 

3  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 
And  passionless  renown; 

4  And  now  we  watch  and  struggle, 

And  now  we  live  in  hope, 
And  Zion  in  her  anguish 
With  Babylon  must  cope; 

5  But  He,  whom  now  we  trust  in, 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known; 
And  they  that  know  and  Bee  Him 
Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

6  The  morning  shall  awaken, 

And  shadows  shall  decay, 

And  each  true-hearted  servant 
Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 

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7  Yes,  God,  my  King  and  Portion, 
In  fulness  of  His  grace, 
We  then  shall  see  for  ever, 
And  worship  face  to  face. 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  c.  1145. 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1851:    verse  6,  line  1,   alt. 

639  rM  but  a  stranger  here,  0.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 
Heaven  is  my  home : 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  What  though  the  tempest  rage, 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
And  time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Soon  shall  be  overpast; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  There,  at  my  Saviour's  side, 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
I  shall  be  glorified, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 
There  are  the  good  and  blest, 
Those  I  love  most  and  best; 
And  there  I  too  shall  rest, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

4  Therefore  I  murmur  not. 

Heaven  is  my  home; 

Whate'er  my  earthly  lot, 

Heaven  is  my  1  ionic: 


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And  I  shall  surely  stand 
There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

Rev.  Thomas  R.  Taylor,  publ.  1836 

640  O  WHERE  sha11  rest  be  found>  s.m. 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean-depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh; 

'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 
There  is  a  life  above, 

Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  Here  would  we  end  our  quest: 
Alone  are  found  in  Thee 

The  life  of  perfect  love,  the  rest 
Of  immortality. 

James  Montgomery,  1818  (Text  of  1825) 

641  ii.io.n.io.9.11. 

JT/VRK!  hark,  my  soul!  Angelic  songs  are  swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's*  wave-beat 
shore : 
I  low  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night! 

2  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 

"Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you  come"; 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly  ringing, 
The  music  of  the  gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  .Jesus,  etc, 

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3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea; 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to  Thee. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

4  Rest  comes  at  length:  though  life  be  long  and  dreary, 

The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night  be  past ; 
Faith's  journeys  end  in  welcomes  to  the  weary, 

And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will  come  at  lasl . 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

5  Angels,  sing  on,  your  faithful  watches  keeping; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above, 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless  love. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

Rev.  Frederick  W.  Faber,  1854:    verse  4,  line  3;    verse  5,  lines  3,  4,  alt. 

642  DAILY,  daily  sing  the  praises  8.7.8.7.D. 

Of  the  city  God  hath  made; 
In  the  beauteous  fields  of  Eden 
Its  foundation-stones  are  laid. 

0  that  I  had  wings  of  angels, 

Here  to  spread  and  heavenward  fly ! 

1  would  seek  the  gates  of  Zion, 

Far  beyond  the  starry  sky. 

2  All  the  walls  of  that  dear  city 

Are  of  bright  and  burnished  gold; 
It  is  matchless  in  its  beauty, 
And  its  treasures  are  untold. 
O  that  I  had  wings,  etc. 

3  From  the  throne  a  river  issues, 

Clear  as  crystal,  passing  bright, 
And  it  traverses  the  city 

Like  a  sudden  beam  of  light. 
O  that  I  had  wings,  etc. 


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4  There  the  meadows  green  and  dewy 

Shine  with  lilies  wondrous  fair; 
Thousand,  thousand  are  the  colors 
Of  the  waving  flowTers  there 
O  that  I  had  wings,  etc. 

5  There  the  wind  is  sweetly  fragrant, 

And  is  laden  with  the  song 
Of  the  seraphs,  and  the  elders, 
And  the  great  redeemed  throng. 
O  that  I  had  wings,  etc. 

6  0  1  would  my  ears  were  open 

Here  to  catch  that  happy  strain! 
O  I  would  my  eyes  some  vision 
Of  that  Eden  could  attain ! 
O  that  I  had  wings,  etc. 

Rev.  Sabine  Baring-Gould,  18G5 

643     rpHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  deli&ht>  ( ;-M- 

Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood. 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

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5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1707 

644         LIGHT'S  abode,  celestial  Salem,  8.7.8.7.8.7. 

Vision  whence  true  peace  doth  spring, 
Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 

Mansion  of  the  highest  King; 
O  how  glorious  are  the  praises 

Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing! 

2  There  for  ever  and  for  ever 

Alleluia  is  outpoured; 
For  unending,  for  unbroken, 

Is  the  feast-day  of  the  Lord; 
All  is  pure,  and  all  is  holy 

That  within  thy  walls  is  stored. 

3  There  no  cloud  or  passing  vapor 

Dims  the  brightness  of  the  air; 
Endless  noonday,  glorious  noonday, 

From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there; 
There  no  night  brings  rest  from  labor, 

There  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 

4  O  how  glorious  and  resplendent, 

Fragile  body,  shalt  thou  be, 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong,  and  free, 
Full  of  vigor,  full  of  pleasure 

That  shall  last  eternally! 

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5  Now  with  gladness,  now  with  courage, 

Bear  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 
That  hereafter  these  thy  labors 

May  with  endless  gifts  be  paid, 
And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  joy  may'st  be  arrayed. 

Anon.  (Latin,  15th  rent.) 
Trans,  by  Rev.  John  M.  Neale,  1854:   verse  1,  line  2,  alt. 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS 


Cbe  Opening  and  Closing  of  tije  gear. 

645  7.7.7.7.D. 

T^THILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here: 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find, 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind,  — 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view; 

480 


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Bless  Thy  word  to  young  and  old; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  1774 

646  STANDING  at  the  portal         6.5.6.5.  12 I. 

Of  the  opening  year, 
Words  of  comfort  meet  us, 

Hushing  every  fear; 
Spoken  through  the  silence 

By  our  Father's  voice, 
Tender,  strong,  and  faithful, 
Making  us  rejoice. 

Onward,  then,  and  fear  not, 

Children  of  the  day; 
For  His  word  shall  never, 
Never  pass  away. 

2  "I,  the  Lord,  am  with  thee, 

Be  thou  not  afraid; 
I  will  help  and  strengthen, 

Be  thou  not  dismayed. 
Yea,  I  will  uphold  thee 

With  My  own  right  hand; 
Thou  art  called  and  chosen 

In  My  sight  to  stand." 
Onward,  etc. 

3  For  the  year  before  us, 

0  what  rich  supplies! 
For  the  poor  and  needy 

Living  streams  shall  rise; 
For  the  sad  and  sinful 

Shall  His  grace  abound; 
For  the  faint  and  feeble 

Perfect  strength  be  found. 
Onward,  etc. 


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4  He  will  never  fail  us, 
He  will  not  forsake; 
His  eternal  covenant 

He  will  never  break. 
Resting  on  His  promise, 

What  have  we  to  fear? 
God  is  all-sufficient 
For  the  coming  year. 

Onward,  etc.   *        France8  R  Havergal>  1873 

647  RING  out>  wild  bells,  to  the  wild  sky,         L.M. 

The  flying  cloud,  the  frosty  light: 
The  year  is  dying  in  the  night; 
Ring  out,  wild  bells,  and  let  him  die. 

2  Ring  out  the  old,  ring  in  the  new, 

Ring,  happy  bells,  across  the  snow : 
The  year  is  going,  let  him  go; 
Ring  out  the  false,  ring  in  the  true. 

3  Ring  out  the  grief  that  saps  the  mind, 

For  those  that  here  we  see  no  more ; 
Ring  out  the  feud  of  rich  and  poor, 
Ring  in  redress  to  all  mankind. 

4  Ring  out  false  pride  in  place  and  blood, 

The  civic  slander  and  the  spite; 
Ring  in  the  love  of  truth  and  right, 
Ring  in  the  common  love  of  good. 

5  Ring  out  old  shapes  of  foul  disease, 

Ring  out  the  narrowing  lust  of  gold; 
Ring  out  the  thousand  wars  of  old, 
Ring  in  the  thousand  years  of  peace. 

6  Ring  in  the  valiant  man  and  free, 

The  larger  heart,  the  kindlier  hand; 
Ring  out  the  darkness  of  the  land, 
Ring  in  the  Christ  that  is  to  be. 

Alfred,  Lord  Tennyson,  L849 
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OPENING    VXD   CLOSING  OF  THE   YEAR 

648  8.7.8.7.D. 
J^T  Thy  feet,  our  God  and  Father, 

Who  hast  blessed  us  all  our  days, 
We  with  grateful  hearts  would  gather, 

To  begin  the  year  with  praise: 
Praise  for  light  so  brightly  shining 

On  our  steps  from  heaven  above; 
Praise  for  mercies  daily  twining 

Round  us  golden  cords  of  love. 

2  Jesus,  for  Thy  love  most  tender, 

On  the  cross  for  sinners  shown, 
We  would  praise  Thee,  and  surrender 

All  our  hearts  to  be  Thine  own : 
With  so  blest  a  Friend  provided, 

We  upon  our  wTay  would  go, 
Sure  of  being  safely  guided, 

Guarded  well  from  every  foe. 

3  Every  day  will  be  the  brighter 

When  Thy  gracious  face  we  see; 
Every  burden  will  be  lighter 

When  we  know  it  comes  from  Thee. 
Spread  Thy  love's  broad  banner  o'er  us, 

Give  us  strength  to  serve  and  wait 
Till  the  glory  breaks  before  us 

Through  the  city's  open  gate. 

Rev.  James  D.  Burns,  1861 

649  8.7.8.7.  and  8.8.8.9. 
J^AYS  and  moments  quickly  flying 

Speed  us  onward  to  the  dead : 
O  how  soon  shall  we  be  lying 
Each  within  his  narrow  bed! 

2  Jesus,  merciful  Redeemer, 

Rouse  dead  souls  to  hear  Thy  voice; 
Wake,  ()  wake  each  idle  dreamer 
Now  to  make  the  eternal  choice. 

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3  As  a  shadow  life  is  fleeting; 

As  a  vapor  so  it  flies; 
For  the  old  year  now  retreating 
Pardon  grant,  and  make  us  wise; 

4  Wise  that  we  our  days  may  number, 

Strive  and  wrestle  with  our  sin, 
Stay  not  in  our  work,  nor  slumber 
Till  Thy  glorious  rest  we  win. 

5  Soon  before  the  Judge  all  glorious 

We  with  all  the  dead  shall  stand: 
Saviour,  over  death  victorious, 
Place  us  then  on  Thy  right  hand. 

6  Life  passeth  soon : 

Death  draweth  near: 
Keep  us,  good  Lord, 
Till  Thou  appear; 
With  Thee  to  live, 
With  Thee  to  die, 
With  Thee  to  reign  through  eternity. 

Rev.  Edward  Caswall,  1858: 
recast  in  "Church  Hymns,"  1871 

650         Q-REAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand      L.M. 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand; 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows ; 
That  mercy  crowns  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  are  we  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

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4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Thou  art  our  Joy,  and  Thou  our  Rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues; 
Our  Helper  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 

In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  publ.  1755 

651  F0R  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace>  7.7.7.7. 

Faithful  through  another  year, 

Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness; 

Father,  and  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  Lo!  our  sins  on  Thee  we  cast, 

Thee,  our  perfect  Sacrifice; 
And,  forgetting  all  the  past, 

Press  towards  our  glorious  prize. 

3  Dark  the  future;  let  Thy  light 

Guide  us,  Bright  and  Morning  Star: 
Fierce  our  foes,  and  hard  the  fight; 
Arm  us,  Saviour,  for  the  war. 

4  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  Stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 

5  Keep  us  faithful,  keep  us  pure, 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own; 
Help,  0  help  us  to  endure; 

Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

6  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

Rev.  Henry  Downton,  1841 

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{^artiest  anO  €Dank0gtoing 

652  pRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise,  7.7.7.7. 

For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days: 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain, 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse; 

3  All  that  Spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land; 

All  that  liberal  Autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  overflowing  stores:  — 

4  These  to  Thee,  my  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow ; 
And  for  these  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

5  Sing  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Mrs.  Anna  L.  Barbauld,  1772.     Doxology  (Rev.  Charles  Wesley,  1740)  added 

653  SING  to  the  Lord  of  harvest>.  7.6.7.6.D. 

Sing  songs  of  love  and  praise; 
With  joyful  hearts  and  voices 

Your  Alleluias  raise: 
By  Him  the  rolling  seasons 

In  fruitful  order  move; 
Sing  to  the  Lord  of  harvest 

A  song  of  happy  love. 

2  By  Him  the  clouds  drop  fatness, 
The  deserts  bloom  and  spring, 
The  hills  leap  up  in  gladness, 
The  valleys  laugh  and  sing: 

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He  filleth  with  His  fulness 

All  things  with  large  increase, 
He  crowns  the  year  with  goodness, 

With  plenty  and  with  peace. 

3  Heap  on  His  sacred  altar 

The  gifts  His  goodness  gave, 
The  golden  sheaves  of  harvest, 

The  souls  He  died  to  save: 
Your  hearts  lay  down  before  Him, 

When  at  His  feet  ye  fall, 
And  with  your  lives  adore  Him, 

Who  gave  His  life  for  all. 

4  To  God  the  gracious  Father, 

Who  made  us  "very  good," 
To  Christ,  who,  when  we  wandered, 

Restored  us  with  His  blood, 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Who  doth  upon  us  pour 
His  blessed  dews  and  sunshine, 

Be  praise  for  evermore. 

Rev.  John  S.  B.  Monsell,  1866 

8.7.8.7.D. 
654  T^  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise 

In  hymns  of  adoration, 
To  Thee  bring  sacrifice  of  praise 

With  shouts  of  exultation: 
Bright  robes  of  gold  the  fields  adorn, 

The  hills  with  joy  are  ringing, 
The  valleys  stand  so  thick  with  corn 
That  even  they  are  singing. 

2  And  now,  on  this  our  festal  day, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  confessing, 
Upon  Thine  altar,  Lord,  we  lay 

The  first-fruits  of  Thy  blessing: 
By  Thee  the  souls  of  men  are  fed 

With  gifts  of  grace  supernal; 
Thou  who  dost  give  us  daily  bread, 

Give  us  the  Bread  eternal. 

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3  We  bear  the  burden  of  the  day, 

And  often  toil  seems  dreary ; 
But  labor  ends  with  sunset  ray, 

And  rest  is  for  the  weary : 
May  we,  the  angel-reaping  o'er, 

Stand  at  the  last  accepted, 
Christ's  golden  sheaves  for  evermore 

To  garners  bright  elected. 

4  O  blessed  is  that  land  of  God 

Where  saints  abide  for  ever, 
Where  golden  fields  spread  fair  and  broad, 

Where  flows  the  crystal  river: 
The  strains  of  all  its  holy  throng 

With  ours  to-day  are  blending; 
Thrice  blessed  is  that  harvest-song 

Which  never  hath  an  ending. 

William  C.  Dix,  1864 

655  QOME,  ye  thankful  people,  come,     7.7.7.7.D. 

Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home : 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied : 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home. 

2  All  the  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown: 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear : 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home; 
From  His  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  purge  away; 

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Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  Thy  final  harvest -home ; 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin; 
There  for  ever  purified, 
In  Thy  presence  to  abide: 
Come,  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 
Raise  the  glorious  harvest-home. 

Rev.  Henry  Alford,  1844  (Text  of  1867) 

656  N0W  thank  we  a11  our  God        6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6. 

With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  whom  His  world  rejoices; 
Who,  from  our  mothers'  arms, 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God, 

The  Father,  now  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns 

With  them  in  highest  heaven, 
The  One  Eternal  God 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

Rev.  Martin  Kinkart,  c.  1636.      Trans,  by  Catherine  Winkworth.  1858 
489 


HARVEST   AND   THANKSGIVING 


657  7.6.7.6.D.  with  Refrain 

\\TE  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 
The  good  seed  on  the  land, 
But  it  is  fed  and  watered 

By  God's  almighty  hand; 
He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain, 
The  breezes  and  the  sunshine, 
And  soft  refreshing  rain. 
All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  heaven  above; 
Then  thank  the  Lord, 

0  thank  the  Lord 
For  all  His  love. 

2  He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far; 
He  paints  the  wrayside  flower 

He  lights  the  evening  star; 
The  winds  and  waves  obey  Him, 

By  Him  the  birds  are  fed ; 
Much  more  to  us,  His  children, 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. 
All  good  gifts,  etc. 

3  We  thank  Thee,  then,  O  Father, 

For  all  things  bright  and  good, 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 

Our  life,  our  health,  our  food : 
No  gifts  have  we  to  offer 

For  all  Thy  love  imparts, 
But  that  which  Thou  desirest, 

Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 
All  good  gifts,  etc. 

Matthias  Claudius,  1782.     Trans,  by  Jane  M.  Campbell,  1861 


ISO 


NATIONAL 


J13ationaI 

658  LM- 

Q  GOD,  beneath  Thy  guiding  hand 

Our  exiled  fathers  crossed  the  sea; 
And  when  they  trod  the  wintry  strand, 
With  prayer  and  psalm  they  worshipped  Thee. 

2  Thou  heard'st,  well  pleased,  the  song,  the  prayer: 
Thy  blessing  came;  and  still  its  power 

Shall  onward,  through  all  ages,  bear 
The  memory  of  that  holy  hour. 

3  Laws,  freedom,  truth,  and  faith  in  God 
Came  with  those  exiles  o'er  the  waves; 
And,  where  their  pilgrim  feet  have  trod, 
The  God  they  trusted  guards  their  graves. 

4  And  here  Thy  Name,  O  God  of  love, 
Their  children's  children  shall  adore, 
Till  these  eternal  hills  remove, 

And  spring  adorns  the  earth  no  more. 

Rev.  Leonard  Bacon,  1833  (Text  of  1845) 

659  io.io.io.io. 

Q.OD  of  our  fathers,  whose  almighty  hand 

Leads  forth  in  beauty  all  the  starry  band 
Of  shining  worlds  in  splendor  through  the  skies, 
Our  grateful  songs  before  Thy  throne  arise. 

2  Thy  love  Divine  hath  led  us  in  the  past; 
In  this  free  land  by  Thee  our  lot  is  cast; 

Be  Thou  our  Ruler,  Guardian,  Guide,  and  Stay; 
Thy  word  our  law,  Thy  paths  our  chosen  way. 

3  From  war's  alarms,  from  deadly  pestilence, 
Be  Thy  strong  arm  our  ever  sure  defence; 

Thy  true  religion  in  our  hearts  increase, 
Thy  bounteous  goodness  nourish  us  in  peace. 

491 


NATIONAL 


4  Refresh  Thy  people  on  their  toilsome  way, 
Lead  us  from  night  to  never-ending  day; 
Fill  all  our  lives  with  love  and  grace  Divine, 
And  glory,  laud,  and  praise  be  ever  Thine. 

Rev.  Daniel  C.  Roberts,  187G 

660  11.10.11.9. 

Q.OD  the  All-terrible!  King,  who  ordainest 

Great  winds  Thy  clarions,  lightnings  Thy  sword, 
Show  forth  Thy  pity  on  high  where  Thou  reignest; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 

2  God  the  Omnipotent!  Mighty  Avenger, 

Watching  invisible,  judging  unheard, 

Save  us  in  mercy,  O  save  us  from  danger; 

Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 

3  God  the  All-merciful!  Earth  hath  forsaken 

Thy  ways  of  blessedness,  slighted  Thy  word; 
Bid  not  Thy  wrath  in  its  terrors  awaken; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 

4  God  the  All-righteous  One!  man  hath  defied  Thee; 

Yet  to  eternity  standeth  Thy  word; 
Falsehood  and  wrong  shall  not  tarry  beside  Thee; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 

5  God  the  All-wise!  by  the  fire  of  Thy  chastening, 

Earth  shall  to  freedom  and  truth  be  restored; 
Through  the  thick  darkness  Thy  kingdom  is  hastening; 
Thou  wilt  give  peace  in  Thy  time,  ()  Lord. 

Ait.  from  Henry  F.  Chorley,  1842, 
and  Rev.  John  Ellerton,  1870 

661  T°  Thee'  our  God>  we  fly  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

For  mercy  and  for  grace: 
O  hear  our  lowly  cry, 

And  hide  not  Thou  Thy  face: 
O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

192 


NATIONAL 


2  Arise,  O  Lord  of  hosts; 

Be  jealous  for  Thy  Name, 
And  drive  from  out  our  coasts 

The  sins  that  put  to  shame: 
O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

3  The  powers  ordained  by  Thee 

With  heavenly  wisdom  bless; 
May  they  Thy  servants  be, 

And  rule  in  righteousness : 
O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

4  The  Church  of  Thy  dear  Son 

Inflame  with  love's  pure  fire; 
Bind  her  once  more  in  one, 

And  life  and  truth  inspire: 
O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

5  Give  peace,  Lord,  in  our  time; 

O  let  no  foe  draw  nigh, 
Nor  lawless  deed  of  crime 

Insult  Thy  Majesty: 
O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How,  1871 

662  8.8.8.6. 

Jj^ROM  hands  that  would  our  land  deflower, 

From  selfish  greed  and  grasping  power, 
From  wilful  waste  of  freedom's  dower. 
From  pleasure's  flooding  wave; 


From  all  unrest  by  envy  bred, 
From  all  assaults  by  passion  led, 

From  anarchy  with  banners  red, 

Good  Lord,  defend  and  save. 


493 


NATIONAL 


3  Let  power  and  justice  side  by  side 
Bring  civil  peace  and  civic  pride; 
Still  may  the  ancient  order  bide 

Of  law  and  liberty. 

4  Keep  firm  the  bond  of  brotherhood, 
Keep  green  the  memory  of  the  good, 
Defend  the  ramparts,  where  they  stood, 

With  men  who  trust  in  Thee. 

Rev.  Louis  F.  Benson,  1910.     (Suggested  by  Bishop  Heber,  1827) 

663  O  L0RD  of  hosts>  Almighty  King,  L.M. 

Behold  the  sacrifice  we  bring: 
To  every  arm  Thy  strength  impart; 
Thy  Spirit  shed  through  every  heart. 

2  Wake  in  our  breasts  the  living  fires, 
The  holy  faith  that  warmed  our  sires: 
Thy  hand  hath  made  our  nation  free: 
To  die  for  her  is  serving  Thee. 

3  Be  Thou  a  pillared  flame  to  show 
The  midnight  snare,  the  silent  foe; 
And  when  the  battle  thunders  loud, 
Still  guide  us  in  its  moving  cloud. 

4  God  of  all  nations,  Sovereign  Lord, 

In  Thy  dread  Name  we  draw  the  sword 
We  lift  the  starry  flag  on  high 
That  fills  with  light  our  stormy  sky. 

5  From  treason's  rent,  from  murder's  stain, 
Guard  Thou  its  folds  till  peace  shall  reign, 
Till  fort  and  field,  till  shore  and  sea, 

Join  our  loud  anthem,  —  Praise  to  Thee. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes,  L861 

664  ()  GODof  low,  o  King  of  peace,  L.M. 

Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to  cease; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain; 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

494 


NATIONAL 

2  Remember,  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old. 

Tin  ur  father-  to! 

Rei  >ur  sin'a  dark  stain; 

Giv  _  e  again. 

3  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee.  0  Lord? 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  word? 

Thee  in  vain: 
Give  pea'-.  I  I  (  Sod,  give  peace  again. 

4  Where  saint.-  and       g  Is   Iwell  above 
All  heart?  are  knit  in  holy  love: 

0  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain: 
Give  peace.  I  give  peace  again. 

Rev    - 

665  MY  countlT-  'tis  of  thee. 

Sweet  land  of  liberty. 
Of  thee  I  sii  _ 
Land  where  my  fathers  died. 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 
Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country,  thee. 
Land  of  the  noble  free. 

Thy  name  I  love: 
I  love  i:.-  b  and  rills, 

Thy  :id  templed  hills; 

My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  thai 

3  Let  m 
And  rinj 

Sweel  -  -   og: 

Let  mortal  I 

Let  all  tl 

L  *  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  -  he  I  |  )n  [<  >ng. 

4','- 


NATIONAL 


4  Our  fathers'  God,  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  Thee  we  sing : 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 

Rev.  Samuel  F.  Smith,  1832 

666  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

£JJ_OD  bless  our  native  land; 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand 
Through  storm  and  night: 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 
By  Thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayers  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies; 

On  Him  we  wait; 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State. 

Siegfried  A.  Mahlmann,  1815:    the  1st  5  lines  trans,  by  Rev.  Charles 
T.  Brooks,  c.  1833;   the  remainder  by  Rev.  John  S.  Dwight,  1844 

667  c.M. 

(^REAT  King  of  nations,  hear  our  prayer, 
^      While  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
And  humbly,  with  united  cry, 
To  Thee  for  mercy  call. 

2  The  guilt  is  ours,  but  grace  is  Thine, 
( )  turn  us  not  away ;   . 
But  hear  us  from  Thy  lofty  throne, 
And  help  us  when  we  pray. 


4% 


INSTALLATION    OF   A   PASTOR 

3  Our  fathers'  sins  were  manifold, 
And  ours  no  less  we  own, 
Yet  wondrously  from  age  to  age 
Thy  goodness  hath  been  shown. 

4  When  dangers,  like  a  stormy  sea, 
Beset  our  country  round, 
To  Thee  we  looked,  to  Thee  we  cried, 
And  help  in  Thee  was  found. 

5  With  one  consent  we  meekly  bow 
Beneath  Thy  chastening  hand, 
And,  pouring  forth  confession  meet, 
Mourn  with  our  mourning  land. 

6  With  pitying  eye  behold  our  need, 
As  thus  we  lift  our  prayer; 
Correct  us  with  Thy  judgments,  Lord, 
Then  let  Thy  mercy  spare. 

Rev.  John  H.  Gurney,  1838 

Spallation  of  a  Pastor 

668 

YVTE  pray  Thee,  Jesus,  who  didst  first 

The  sacred  band  ordain, 
In  order  due  and  holy  life 
Thy  Church  sustain. 

8.6.8.4. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  Jesus,  with  Thy  gifts 
Thy  chosen  servants  bless, 
With  doctrine  incorrupt  and  pure, 
And  righteousness. 

3  We  pray  Thee,  Jesus,  that  their  course 
May  still  be  clothed  with  power. 
With  miracles  of  love  and  strength, 
Meet  for  the  hour. 

497 


LAYING   OF  A   CORNER-STONE 


4  0  Holy  Ghost,  Anointer,  come, 

Pastor  and  people  fill, 
Till  all  the  happy  tribes  of  earth 
Shall  do  His  will. 

5  Then  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  her  praise 
One  living,  undivided  Church 
Shall  ever  raise. 

Rev.  Greville  Phillimore,  1863:   verse  4,  line  2,  alt. 

669         O  RISEN  Lord  uP°n  the  throne,  L.M, 

For  ever  mindful  of  Thine  own, 
Now  seal  with  Thy  right  hand  of  power 
The  covenants  of  this  holy  hour. 

2  Regard  Thy  flock  with  loving  eyes, 

And  weave  Thy  life  through  these  new  ties; 
Our  faith  renew,  our  hearts  reclaim; 
Recall  Thy  wayward  sheep  by  name. 

3  0  lead  us,  Saviour;  only  Thou 

Canst  be  the  shepherd's  Shepherd  now; 

Reveal  the  path  of  life,  and  we 

Will  follow  where  he  walks  wTith  Thee. 

4  By  Thee  alone  our  toils  are  blest; 
Thine  arms  enfold  Thy  flock  at  rest; 
When  day  begins,  till  labors  cease, 
Refresh  us  from  Thy  wells  of  peace. 

Rev.  Louis  F.  Benson,  1894,  1910 


Haping  of  a  Cornct^tone 

670  QHRIST  is  our  ( !omer-stone,         6.6.6.6.8.8. 

On  Him  alone  Ave  build; 
Willi  His  true  sainls  alone 
The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled: 

(  )n  His  great  love  our  hopes  we  place 

Of  present  grace  and  joys  above. 
198 


DEDICATION   OF   A   CHURCH 


2  O  then  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring; 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 

The  Three  in  One  to  sing; 
And  thus  proclaim  in  joyful  song, 
Both  loud  and  long,  that  glorious  Name. 

3  Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 

For  evermore  draw  nigh; 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh; 
In  copious  shower  on  all  who  pray, 
Each  holy  day,  Thy  blessings  pour. 

4  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 

The  grace  which  we  implore; 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 
Be  with  us  evermore, 
Until  that  day  when  all  the  blest 
To  endless  rest  are  called  away. 

Anon.  (Latin,  7th  or  8th  cent.)-     Trans,  by  Rev.  John  Chandler,  1837 


DeDication  of  a  C&urcf) 
671  cm. 

'THOU,  whose  unmeasured  temple  stands, 

Built  over  earth  and  sea, 
Accept  the  walls  that  human  hands 
Have  raised,  0  God,  to  Thee. 

2  And  let  the  Comforter  and  Friend, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit,  meet 
With  those  who  here  in  worship  bend 
Before  Thy  mercy-seat. 

3  May  they  who  err  be  guided  here 

To  find  the  better  way ; 
And  they  who  mourn  and  they  who  fear 
Be  strengthened  as  they  pray. 


499 


MARRIAGE 


4  May  faith  grow  firm,  and  love  grow  warm, 
And  hallowed  wishes  rise, 
While  round  these  peaceful  walls  the  storm 
Of  earth-born  passion  dies. 

William  Cullen  Bryant,  1820 

672       ROUNDED  on  Thee,  our  only  Lord,  L.M. 

On  Thee,  the  everlasting  Rock, 
Thy  Church  shall  stand  as  stands  Thy  word, 
Nor  fear  the  storm,  nor  dread  the  shock. 

2  For  Thee  our  waiting  spirits  yearn, 

For  Thee  this  house  of  praise  we  rear; 
To  Thee  with  longing  hearts  we  turn; 
Come,  fix  Thy  glorious  presence  here. 

3  Come,  with  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  power, 

The  Conqueror,  once  the  Crucified; 
Our  God,  our  Strength,  our  King,  our  Tower, 
Here  plant  Thy  throne,  and  here  abide. 

4  Accept  the  work  our  hands  have  wrought; 

Accept,  O  God,  this  earthly  shrine; 
Be  Thou  our  Rock,  our  Life,  our  Thought, 
And  we,  as  living  temples,  Thine. 

Rev.  Samuel  F.  Smith,  1894 


Carriage 

673  7.6.7.6.D. 

Q  LOVE  Divine  and  golden, 

Mysterious  depth  and  height, 
To  Thee  the  world  beholden 
Looks  up  for  life  and  lighl ; 
O  Love  Divine  and  gentle, 

The  Blesserand  the  Blest, 
Beneath  Thy  care  parental 
The  world  lies  down  in  rest. 

500 


MARRIAGE 

2  0  Love  Divine  and  tender, 

That  through  our  homes  dost  move, 
Veiled  in  the  softened  splendor 

Of  holy  household  love, 
A  throne  without  Thy  blessing 

Were  labor  without  rest, 
And  cottages  possessing 

Thy  blessedness,  are  blest . 

3  God  bless  these  hands  united ; 

God  bless  these  hearts  made  one! 
Unsevered  and  unblighted 

May  they  through  life  go  on; 
Here  in  earth's  home  preparing 

For  the  bright  home  above, 
And  there  for  ever  sharing 

Its  joy  where  God  is  Love. 

Rev.  John  S.  B.  Monsell, 

1866 

674         rpHE  voice  that  breathed  °'er  Eden>    7-6- 

That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing, 
It  hath  not  passed  away. 

7.6.D. 

2  Still  in  the  pure  espousal 

Of  Christian  man  and  maid, 
The  Holy  Three  are  with  us, 
The  threefold  grace  is  said. 

3  Be  present,  Heavenly  Father, 
To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  thou  gav'st  to  Adam 
Out  of  his  own  pierced  side. 

4  Be  present,  Ron  of  Mary, 

To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 
In  Thine  eternal  bands. 

j 

501 


THE   HOME 


5  Be  present,  Holiest  Spirit, 

To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 
As  Thou  for  Christ,  the  Bridegroom, 
The  heavenly  Spouse  dost  seal. 

6  O  spread  Thy  pure  wing  o'er  them, 

Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
While  onward  to  Thy  presence 
Their  hallowed  path  they  trace. 

Rev.  John  Keble,  1857:   verse  3,  line  1;   verse  6,  lines  3,  4,  alt. 

675  ii.io.ii.io. 

C\  PERFECT  Love,  all  human  thought  transcending, 

Lowly  we  kneel  in  prayer  before  thy  throne, 
That  theirs  may  be  the  love  which  knows  no  ending, 
Whom  Thou  for  evermore  dost  join  in  one. 

2  O  perfect  Life,  be  Thou  their  full  assurance 

Of  tender  charity  and  steadfast  faith, 
Of  patient  hope,  and  quiet,  brave  endurance, 

With  childlike  trust  that  fears  nor  pain  nor  death. 

3  Grant  them  the  joy  which  brightens  earthly  sorrow; 

Grant  them  the  peace  which  calms  all  earthly  strife, 
And  to  life's  day  the  glorious  unknown  morrow 
That  dawns  upon  eternal  love  and  life. 

4  Hear  us,  0  Father,  gracious  and  forgiving, 

Through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  co-eternal  Word, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  all  things  living 
Now  and  to  endless  ages  art  adored. 

Dorothy  F.  Blomfield,  1883.     Doxology  (Rev.  John  Ellcrton,  187"))  added 


676  ii.io.ii.io. 

f\  HAPPY  home,  where  Thou  arl  loved  the  dearest, 

Thou  loving  Friend  and  Saviour  of  our  race, 
And  where  among  the  guesls  there  never  cometh 

One  who  can  hold  such  high  and  honored  place! 

502 


THE   HOME 


2  0  happy  home,  where  two  in  heart  united 

In  holy  faith  and  blessed  hope  are  one, 
Whom  death  a  little  while  alone  divideth, 
And  cannot  end  the  union  here  begun! 

3  O  happy  home,  whose  little  ones  are  given 

Early  to  Thee  in  humble  faith  and  prayer, 
To  Thee,  their  Friend,  who  from  the  heights  of  heaven 
Guides  them,  and  guards  with  more  than  mother's  care! 

4  ( )  happy  home,  where  each  one  serves  Thee,  lowly, 

Whatever  his  appointed  work  may  be, 
Till  every  common  task  seems  great  and  holy, 
When  it  is  done,  O  Lord,  as  unto  Thee! 

5  ( )  happy  home,  where  Thou  art  not  forgotten 

When  joy  is  overflowing,  full  and  free, 
O  happy  home,  where  every  wounded  spirit 
Is  brought,  Physician,  Comforter,  to  Thee,  — 

6  Until  at  last,  when  earth's  day's-work  is  ended, 

All  meet  Thee  in  the  blessed  home  above, 
From  whence  Thou  earnest,  where  Thou  hast  ascended,  — 
Thy  everlasting  home  of  peace  and  love. 

Carl  J.  P.  Spitta,  1833. 
Transln.  arr.  and  alt.  from  Mrs.  Sarah  Findlater,  1858 

677       ^HOU  gracious  Power,  whose  mercy  lends       L.M. 
The  light  of  home,  the  smile  of  friends, 
Our  gathered  flock  Thine  arms  infold 
As  in  the  peaceful  days  of  old. 

2  For  all  the  blessings  life  has  brought, 
For  all  its  sorrowing  hours  have  taught, 
For  all  we  mourn,  for  all  we  keep, 

The  hands  we  clasp,  the  loved  that  sleep; 

3  The  noontide  sunshine  of  the  past, 
These  brief,  bright  moments  fading  fast, 
The  stars  that  gild  our  darkening  years, 
The  twilight  ray  from  holier  spheres  : 

503 


ANNIVERSARY 


We  thank  Thee,  Father;  let  Thy  grace 
Our  narrowing  circle  still  embrace, 
Thy  mercy  shed  its  heavenly  store. 
Thy  peace  be  with  us  evermore. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes,  1869 


678  LET  chiIdren  hear  the  mighty  deeds         CM. 

Which  God  performed  of  old; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  His  glories  known, 

His  works  of  power  and  grace; 
And  we'll  convey  His  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs; 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands, 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  His  works, 
But  practise  His  commands. 

Psalm  flxxviii.     Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1719 

679  \(  )W  rest>  .V(4  Pilgrim  host,  S.M.D. 

Look  back  upon  your  way, 
The  mountains  climbed,  the  torrents  crossed, 

Through  many  a  weary  day. 

From  this  victorious  height, 

How  fair  the  past  appears, 
God's  grace  and  glory  shining  bright 

On  all  the  bygone  years. 

504 


FOR   THOSE   AT   SEA 


2  How  many,  at  His  call, 
Have  parted  from  our  throng! 

They  watch  us  from  the  crystal  wall, 

And  echo  back  our  song. 

They  rest,  beyond  complaints, 

Beyond  all  sighs  and  tears: 
Praise  be  to  God  for  all  His  saints 

Who  wrought  in  bygone  years. 

3  The  banners  they  upbore 
Our  hands  still  lift  on  high; 

The  Lord  they  followed  evermore 

To  us  is  also  nigh. 

Arise,  arise,  and  tread 

The  future  without  fears; 
He  leadeth  still,  whose  hand  hath  led 

Through  all  the  bygone  years. 

4  When  we  have  reached  the  home 
We  seek  with  weary  feet, 

Our  children's  children  still  shall  come 

To  keep  these  ranks  complete; 

And  He,  whose  host  is  one 

Throughout  the  countless  spheres, 
Will  guide  His  marching  servants  on 

Through  everlasting  years. 

Rossiter  W.  Raymond,  1879  (Text  of  1893) 


JFor  €I)O0e  at  ®ea 

680  O  LORD,  be  with  us  when  we  sail  CM. 

Upon  the  lonely  deep, 
Our  Guard,  when  on  the  silent  deck 
The  midnight  watch  we  keep. 

2  We  need  not  fear,  though  all  around 
'Mid  rising  winds  we  hear 
The  multitude  of  waters  surge; 
For  Thou,  O  God,  art  near. 

505 


FOR   THOSE   AT   SEA 


3  The  calm,  the  breeze,  the  gale,  the  storm, 
That  pass  from  land  to  land, 
All,  all  are  Thine,  are  held  within 
The  hollow  of  Thy  hand. 

*4  If  duty  calls  from  threatened  strife 
To  guard  our  native  shore, 
And  shot  and  shell  are  answering 
The  booming  cannon's  roar, 

*o  Be  Thou  the  Mainguard  of  our  host, 
Till  war  and  dangers  cease; 
Defend  the  right,  put  up  the  sword, 
And  through  the  world  make  peace. 

6  Across  this  troubled  tide  of  life 

Thyself  our  Pilot  be, 
Until  we  reach  that  better  land, 
The  land  that  knows  no  sea. 

7  To  Thee  the  Father,  Thee  the  Son, 

Whom  earth  and  sky  adore, 
And  Spirit  moving  on  the  deep, 
Be  praise  for  evermore. 

Rev.  Edward  A.  Dayman,  1865 

681         ETERNAL  Father,  strong  to  save,     '  8.8.8.8.8. 
Whose  arm  doth  bind  the  restless  wave, 
Who  bidcPst  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep: 
0  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

2  O  Saviour,  whose  almighty  word 

The  winds  and  waves  submissive  heard, 
Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep 
And  calm  amid  its  rage  didst  sleep: 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

*  These  vertefl  arc  for  uso  in  the  Navy 

506 


FOR  THOSE   AT   SEA 


O  Sacred  Spirit,  who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude, 
Who  bad'st  its  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  gavest  light  and  life  and  peace: 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

O  Trinity  of  love  and  power, 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour; 

From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 

Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go; 
And  ever  let  there  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

William  Whiting,  1860  (Text  of  1869) 


682  S^^"^  °^  Peace  t°  wanderers  weary,     8.7.8.4. 

Bright  the  beams  that  smile  on  me; 
Cheer  the  pilot's  vision  dreary, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

2  Star  of  hope,  gleam  on  the  billow; 

Bless  the  soul  that  sighs  for  Thee, 
Bless  the  sailor's  lonely  pillow, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

3  Star  of  faith,  when  winds  are  mocking 

All  his  toil,  he  flies  to  Thee; 
Save  him  on  the  billows  rocking, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

4  Star  Divine,  0  safely  guide  him, 

Bring  the  wanderer  home  to  Thee; 
Sore  temptations  long  have  tried  him, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

Mrs.  Jane  C.  Simpson,  1S30 


.-,07 


FAREWELL   SERVICE 


jFatetoell  lettuce 

683  9.8.8.9.  with  Refrain 

r^J-OD  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again, 

By  His  counsels  guide,  uphold  you, 
With  His  sheep  securely  fold  you, 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 
Till  avc  meet,  till  we  meet, 

Till  we  meet  at  Jesus'  feet; 
Till  we  meet,  till  we  meet, 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 

2  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again, 

'Neath  His  wings  protecting  hide  you, 
Daily  manna  still  divide  you, 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 
Till  we  meet,  etc. 

3  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again, 

When  life's  perils  thick  confound  you, 
Put  His  arms  unfailing  round  you, 
God  be  Avith  you  till  we  meet  again. 
Till  we  meet,  etc. 

4  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again, 

Keep  love's  banner  floating  o'er  you, 
Smite  death's  threatening  wave  before  you, 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again. 
Till  we  meet,  etc. 

Rev.  Jeremiah  E.  Rankin,  1882 

Cemperance 

684  O  TH0U'  beforo  whose  Presence    7.6.7.6.D. 

Naught  evil  may  come  in, 
Yet  who  dost  look  in  mercy 

Down  on  this  world  of  sin, 
()  give  us  noble1  purpose 

To  set  the  sin-bound  free, 
And  ( ihristlike  tender  pit  y 

To  seek  the  lost  for  Thee. 

50X 


TEMPERANCE 


Fierce  is  our  subtle  foeman: 

The  forces  at  his  hand 
With  woes  that  none  can  number 

Despoil  the  pleasant  land: 
All  they  who  war  against  them, 

In  strife  so  keen  and  long, 
Must  in  their  Saviour's  armor 

Be  stronger  than  the  strong. 

So  hast  Thou  wrought  among  us 

The  great  things  that  we  see! 
For  things  that  are  we  thank  Thee, 

And  for  the  things  to  be: 
For  bright  hope  is  uplifting 

Faint  hands  and  feeble  knees, 
To  strive  beneath  Thy  blessing 

For  greater  things  than  these. 

Lead  on,  O  Love  and  Mercy, 

O  Purity  and  Power; 
Lead  on  till  peace  eternal 

Shall  close  this  battle-hour: 
Till  all  who  prayed  and  struggled 

To  set  their  brethren  free. 
In  triumph  meet  to  praise  Thee, 

Most  Holy  Trinity. 


Rev.  Samuel  J.  Stone.  1>n0 


685  "pATHER,  who  on  man  dost  shower 

Gifts  of  plenty  from  Thy  dower, 
To  Thy  people  give  the  power 

All  Thy  gifts  to  use  aright. 

2  Give  pure  happiness  in  leisure, 
Temperance  in  every  pleasure. 
Holy  use  of  earthly  treasure, 

Bodies  clear  and  spirits  bright. 

3  Lift  from  this  and  every  nation 
All  that  brings  us  degradation; 
Quell  the  forces  of  temptation; 

Put  Thine  enemies  to  flight. 

509 


PRAYER  FOR  SCHOOLS  AND  COLLEGES 


4  Be  with  us,  Thy  strength  supplying, 
That  with  energy  undying, 

Every  foe  of  man  defying, 

We  may  rally  to  the  fight. 

5  Thou  who  art  our  Captain  ever, 
Lead  us  on  to  great  endeavor; 
May  Thy  Church  the  world  deliver; 

Give  us  wisdom,  courage,  might. 

6  Father,  who  hast  sought  and  found  us, 
Son  of  God,  whose  love  has  bound  us, 
Holy  Ghost,  within  us,  round  us, 

Hear  us,  Godhead  infinite. 

Rev.  Percy  Dearmer,  1906 


Prapet  for  ^c&ools  anO  Colleges 

CM. 

686  O  TH0U  whose  feet  have  climbed  life's  hill, 

And  trod  the  path  of  youth, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Brother  still, 
Now  lead  us  into  truth. 

2  The  call  is  Thine:  be  Thou  the  Way, 

And  give  us  men,  to  guide; 
Let  wisdom  broaden  with  the  day, 
Let  human  faith  abide. 

3  Who  learn  of  Thee  the  truth  shall  find, 

Who  follow,  gain  the  goal ; 
With  reverence  crown  the  earnest  mind, 
And  speak  within  the  soul. 

4  Awake  the  purpose  high  which  strives, 

And,  falling,  stands  again; 
Confirm  the  will  of  eager  lives 
To  quit  themselves  like  men: 


CHILDREN'S    HYMNS 


5  Thy  life  the  bond  of  fellowship, 
Thy  love  the  law  that  rules, 
Thy  Name,  proclaimed  by  every  lip, 
The  Master  of  our  schools. 

Row  Louis  F.  Benson,  1894 


CfrilOten's  I0pmng 

687  ^HERE  is  a  city  bright;  6.6.5.5.6. 

Closed  are  its  gates  to  sin; 
Naught  that  defileth, 
Naught  that  defileth 
Can  ever  enter  in. 

2  Saviour,  I  come  to  Thee, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  pray, 

Cleanse  me  and  save  me, 

Cleanse  me  and  save  me, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Lord,  make  me,  from  this  hour, 

Thy  loving  child  to  be, 

Kept  by  Thy  power, 

Kept  by  Thy  power 
From  all  that  grieveth  Thee,  — 

4  Till  in  the  snow-white  dress 

Of  Thy  redeemed  I  stand, 

Faultless  and  stainless, 

Faultless  and  stainless, 
Safe  in  that  happy  land. 

Mrs.  Mary  Anne  S.  Dock  (horn  1S13) 

688  jgAVIOUR,  teach  me,  day  by  day,  7.7.7.7. 

Love's  sweet  lesson,  —  to  obey; 
Sweeter  lesson  cannot  be, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  inc. 

511 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


2  With  a  child's  glad  heart  of  love, 
At  Thy  bidding  may  I  move; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  Thee, 

Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 

3  Teach  me  thus  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  Thy  grace; 
Learning  how  to  love  from  Thee, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 

4  Love  in  loving  finds  employ, 
In  obedience  all  her  joy; 
Ever  new  that  joy  will  be, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 

Jane  E.  Leeson,  1842 

689  N0W  the  day  is  over>  6.5.6.5. 

Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Now  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  begin  to  peep; 
Birds  and  beasts  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose; 

With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 

May  mine  eyelids  close. 

4  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  Thee; 
Guard  the  sailors,  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

5  Comfort  every  sufferer 

Watching  laic  in  pain; 
Those  who  plan  some  evil 
From  their  sin  restrain. 

;>12 


CHILDREN'S    HYMNS 


6  Through  the  long  night-watches 

May  Thine  angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 

7  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 

8  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run. 

Rev.  Sabine  Baring-Gould,  1865 

690         QNCE  in  royal  David's  city  8.7.8.7.8.8. 

Stood  a  lowly  cattle-shed, 
Where  a  mother  laid  her  Baby 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed : 
Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 

2  He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven 

Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 
And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 

And  His  cradle  was  a  stall: 
With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly, 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  Holy. 

3  And,  through  ail  His  wondrous  childhood 

He  would  honor  and  obey, 
Love  and  watch  the  lowly  maiden 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  I 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 

4  For  He  is  our  childhood's  Pattern, 

Day  by  day  !ik<i  us  He  grew, 
He  was  little,  weak  and  helpl 

513 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew: 
And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 
And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

5  And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 

Through  His  own  redeeming  love; 
For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 

Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above, 
And  He  leads  His  children  on 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

6  Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 

With  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  Him,  but  in  heaven, 

Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high; 
When  like  stars  His  children  crowned 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 

Mrs.  Cecil  F.  Alexander,  1848 

691  ^HERE'S  a  song  in  the  air!         6.6.6.6.12.12. 

There's  a  star  in  the  sky! 
There's  a  mother's  deep  prayer 
And  a  baby's  low  cry! 
And  the  star  rains  its  fire  while  the  beautiful  sing, 
For  the  manger  of  Bethlehem  cradles  a  King. 

2  There's  a  tumult  of  joy 

O'er  the  wonderful  birth! 
For  the  Virgin's  sweet  Boy 

Is  the  Lord  of  the  Earth. 
Ay!  the  star  rains  its  fire  and  the  beautiful  sing, 
For  the  manger  of  Bethlehem  cradles  a  King. 

3  In  the  light  of  that  star 

Lie  the  ages  impearled; 
And  thai  song  from  afar 
\\i[<  swept  over  the  world: 
Every  hearth  is  aflame,  and  the  beautiful  sing 
In  the  homes  of  the  nations  thai  Jesus  is  King. 

51  1 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


4  We  rejoice  in  the  light, 
And  we  echo  the  song 
That  comes  down  through  the  night 
From  the  heavenly  throng; 
Ay!  we  shout  to  the  lovely  evangel  they  bring, 
And  we  greet  in  His  cradle  our  Saviour  and  King. 

Josiah  G.  Holland,  1872  (Copyright:    Charles  Scribner's  Sons) 

692  SAW  you  never  in  the  twiliSht>  8.7.8.7.D. 

When  the  sun  had  left  the  skies, 
Up  in  heaven  the  clear  stars  shining- 
Through  the  gloom,  like  silver  eyes? 
So  of  old  the  wise  men  watching, 

Saw  a  little  stranger  star, 
And  they  knew  the  King  was  given, 
And  they  followed  it  from  far. 

2  Heard  you  never  of  the  story, 

How  they  crossed  the  desert  wild, 
Journeyed  on  by  plain  and  mountain, 

Till  they  found  the  Holy  Child? 
How  they  opened  all  their  treasure, 

Kneeling  to  that  infant  King; 
Gave  the  gold  and  fragrant  incense, 

Gave  the  myrrh  in  offering? 

3  Know  ye  not  that  lowly  Baby 

Was  the  Bright  and  Morning  Star; 
He  who  came  to  light  the  Gentiles, 

And  the  darkened  isles  afar? 
And  we  too  may  seek  His  cradle; 

There  our  hearts'  best  treasures  bring; 
Love,  and  faith,  and  true  devotion, 

For  our  Saviour,  God,  and  King. 

Mrs.  Cecil  F.  Alexander,  1853 

693  8.7.S.7.D. 

^HERE  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 

No  name  so  sweet  in  heaven, 
The  Name  before  His  wondrous  birth 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 

515 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 
And  hail  Him  blessed  Jesus; 

For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 
So  dear,  so  sweet  as  "Jesus." 

2  And,  when  He  hung  upon  the  tree, 

They  wrote  this  Name  above  Him; 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermore  must  love  Him. 
We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

3  So  now,  upon  His  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  He  gladly  reigns, 
The  Prince  and  Saviour  Jesus. 
We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

4  To  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow, 

And  every  tongue  confess  Him, 
And  we  unite  with  saints  in  light, 
Our  only  Lord  to  bless  Him. 
We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

5  0  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  Name, 

Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same, 
Thou  art  the  same  for  ever. 
We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

Anon.:   c.  1858 

694  11.8.12.9. 

J  THINK  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 

When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have4  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  thai  His  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head. 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that   I  mighl  have  seen  His  kind  look  when  He  said, 

"Lei  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 
516 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love; 
And  if  I  now  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above; 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  is  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  raid  forgiven; 
And  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander  and  fall 

Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home; 
I  should  like  them  to  know  there  is  room  for  them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 

6  I  long  for  the  joy  of  that  glorious  time, 

The  sweetest  and  brightest  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime 
Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest. 

Mrs.  Jemima  Luke,  184 1 

695  ^yHEN,  His  salvation  bringing,     7.6.7.6.D. 

To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  Name : 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But,  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner 

Who  sits  upon  His  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  "  Hosanna 

To  David's  roval  Son !" 


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3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Would  their  Hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They  too  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

Rev.  John  King,  1830 

(J96  *•  —  THE  question.  6.4.6.3. 

TN  His  own  raiment  clad, 
x    With  His  blood  dyed; 
Women  walk  sorrowing 
By  His  side. 

2  Heavy  that  cross  to  Him, 

Weary  the  weight; 
One  who  will  help  Him  waits 
At  the  gate. 

3  See!  they  are  travelling 

On  the  same  road : 
Simon  is  sharing  with 
Him  the  load. 

4  0  whither  wandering, 

Bear  they  that  tree? 
He  who  first  carries  it, 
Who  is  He? 

II.  THE    ANSWER. 

5  Follow  to  Calvary; 

Tread  where  He  trod, 
He  who  for  ever  was 
Son  of  God. 

(>   You  who  would  love  Him,  stand, 
Gaze  at  Tiis  face; 
Tarry  awhile  on  your 
Earthly  race. 

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7  As  the  swift  moments  fly 

Through  the  blest  week, 
Read  the  great  story  the 
Cross  will  teach. 

8  Is  there  no  beauty  to 
You  who  pass  by 
In  that  lone  Figure  which 
Marks  the  sky? 

III.  — THE    STORY. 

9  On  the  cross  lifted 

Thy  face  I  scan  — 
Bearing  that  cross  for  me, 
Son  of  Man. 

10  Thorns  form  Thy  diadem, 

Rough  wood  Thy  throne; 
For  us  Thy  blood  is  shed, 
Us  alone. 

11  No  pillow  under  Thee 
To  rest  Thy  head; 
Onl}r  the  splintered  cross 
Is  Thy  bed. 

12  Nails  pierce  Thy  hands  and  feet, 
Thy  side  the  spear; 
No  voice  is  nigh,  to  say 
Help  is  near. 

13  Shadows  of  midnight  fall, 
Though  it  is  day : 
Thy  friends  and  kinsfolk  stand 
Far  away. 

14  Loud  is  Thy  bitter  cry: 
Sunk  on  Thy  breast 
Hangeth  Thy  bleeding  head 
Without 


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L5 

Loud  scoffs  the  dying  thief, 

Who  mocks  at  Thee: 
Can  it,  my  Saviour,  be 
All  for  me0 

16 

Gazing,  afar  from  Thee, 

Silent  and  lone, 
Stand  those  few  weepers  Thou 
CalPst  Thine  own. 

17 

I  see  Thy  title,  Lord, 
Inscribed  above; 
44  Jesus  of  Nazareth, " 
King  of  Love. 

18  What,  0  my  Saviour, 

Here  didst  Thou  see, 

Which  made  Thee  suffer  and 

Die  for  me? 

IV.  —  THE   APPEAL    FROM    THE    CROSS. 

19 

Child  of  My  grief  and  pain, 

Watched  by  My  love, 
I  came  to  call  thee  to 

Realms  above. 

20  I  saw  thee  wandering 
Far  off  from  Me : 
In  love  I  seek  for  thee; 
Do  not  flee. 

21 

For  thee  My  blood  I  shed, 

For  thee  I  died; 
Safe  in  My  faithfulness 

Now  abide. 

22  Weep  not  for  My  grief, 
Child  of  My  love; 

Strive  to  be  with  Me  in 
Heaven  above. 

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V.  —  THE    RESOLVi.. 

23  0  I  will  follow  Thee, 

Star  of  my  soul, 
Through  the  deep  shades  of  life 
To  the  goal. 

24  Yes,  let  Thy  cross  be  borne 

Each  day  by  me; 
Mind  not  how  heavy,  if 
But  with  Thee. 

25  Lord,  if  Thou  only  wilt 

Make  me  Thine  own, 
Give  no  companion,  save 
Thee  alone. 

26  Grant  through  each  day  of  life 

To  stand  by  Thee; 
With  Thee,  when  morning  breaks, 
Ever  to  be. 

Rev.  Edward  Monro,  1864:   verse  21  alt. 

697  Q.OLDEN  harps  are  sounding,        6.5.6.5.  12  1. 

Angel  voices  ring, 
Pearly  gates  are  opened. 
Opened  for  the  King : 
Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 

Jesus,  King  of  love, 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 
To  His  throne  above. 
All  His  work  is  ended, 

Joyfully  we  sing ; 
Jesus  hath  ascended: 
Glory  to  our  King! 

2  He  who  came  to  save  us. 
He  who  bled  and  died, 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory 
At  His  Father's  side 

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Never  more  to  suffer, 

Never  more  to  die, 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Is  gone  up  on  high. 

All  His  work  is  ended,  etc. 

3  Praying  for  His  children 
In  that  blessed  place, 
Calling  them  to  glory, 

Sending  them  His  grace; 
His  bright  home  preparing, 

Faithful  ones,  for  you; 
Jesus  ever  iiveth, 
Ever  loveth  too. 

All  His  work  is  ended,  etc. 

Frances  R.  Havergal,  1871 

698  SAVIOUR,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us,    8.7.8.7.4.7. 

Much  we  need  Thy  tenderest  care; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare : 

Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

2  We  are  Thine;  do  Thou  befriend  us, 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way; 
Keep  Thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray: 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Hear  the  children  when  they  pray. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 
Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free: 

Blessed  JeSUS, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


4  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor; 
Early  let  us  do  Thy  will; 

Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 
With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill : 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

Anon,  in  "Hymns  for  the  Young,"  1832: 
verse  2,  line  6;   verse  4,  line  4,  alt. 

8.6.7.6.7.G.7.G. 
699  ^HERE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  who  never  changes, 
Whose  love  can  never  die; 
Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 

Who  change  with  changing  years, 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
The  precious  Name  He  bears. 

2  There's  a  home  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy. 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare, 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier,  there. 

3  There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  to  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by ; 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 

Which  He  will  then  bestow 
On  all  who've  found  His  favor, 

And  loved  His  Name  below. 

4  There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  not  weary, 
Though  sung  continually; 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


A  song  which  even  angels 

Can  never,  never  sing; 
They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 

But  worship  Him  as  King. 

5  There's  a  robe  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 

And  a  palm  of  victory. 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone; 
O  come,  dear  little  children, 

That  all  may  be  your  own. 

Albert  Midlane,  1859 

6.6.6.6.8.! 
700  JJUSHED  was  the  evening  hymn, 

The  temple  courts  were  dark; 
The  lamp  was  burning  dim 
Before  the  sacred  ark ; 
When  suddenly  a  voice  Divine 
Rang  through  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 

2  The  old  man,  meek  and  mild, 

The  priest  of  Israel,  slept; 
His  watch  the  temple-child, 

The  little  Levite,  kept; 
And  what  from  Eli's  sense  wTas  sealed 
The  Lord  to  Hannah's  son  revealed. 

3  O  give  me  Samuel's  ear, 

The  open  ear,  0  Lord, 
Alive  and  quick  to  hear 

Each  whisper  of  Thy  word, 
Like  him  to  answer  at  Thy  call, 
And  to  obey  Thee  first  of  all. 

4  O  give  me  Samuel's  heart . 

A  lowly  heart,  that  waits 
Where  in  Thy  house  Thou  art, 

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Or  watches  at  Thy  gates; 
By  day  and  night,  a  heart  that  still 
Moves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 

5  O  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 

A  sweet  unmurmuring  faith, 
Obedient  and  resigned 

To  Thee  in  life  and  death, 
That  I  may  read  with  childlike  eyes 
Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the  wise. 

Rev.  James  D.  Burns,  1857 

701  6.5.6.5.  12  1. 

^RIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  on  Christ's  soldiers 

To  their  home  on  high. 
Marching  through  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
Still  with  hearts  united, 
Singing  on  our  way. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  on  Christ's  soldiers 
To  their  home  on  high. 

2  Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  Thy  sacred  feet, 
Here,  with  hearts  rejoicing, 

See  Thy  children  meet. 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 
Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

3  Pattern  of  our  childhood, 

( hice  Thyself  a  child, 
Make  our  childhood  holy. 
Pure,  and  meek,  and  mild. 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


In  the  hour  of  danger 

Whither  can  we  flee, 
Save  to  Thee,  dear  Saviour, 

Only  unto  Thee? 
Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

4  All  our  days  direct  us, 

In  the  way  we  go; 
Crown  us  still  victorious 

Over  every  foe : 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower; 
Pardon  Thou  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 
Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

5  Then  with  saints  and  angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  throne  of  love. 
When  the  march  is  over, 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. 
Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

Rev.  Thomas  J.  Potter,  1860:    recast  in  Morrell  and  How's  "Psalms 
and  Hymns,"  1867,  and  S.  P.  C.  K.  "Psalms  and  Hymns,"  1869 

702  CM,  with  Refrain 

^ ROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 

Thousands  of  children  stand, 
(  iiildren  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band, 

Singing,  " Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 
See  every  one  arrayed; 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light 
And  joys  thai  never  fade, 
Singing,  "Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

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3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  i>  peace,  and  joy,  and  love; 
How  came  those  children  there, 

Singing,  "Glory  be  to  God  on  high"? 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  ancl  clean, 

Singing,  "Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

5  On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  His  Name; 
So  now  they  see  His  blessed  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb, 

Singing,  u  Glory  be  to  God  on  high." 

Mrs.  Anne  H.  Shepherd,  1836:   verse  4,  line  3,  and  refrain,  alt. 

703  HAPPY  town  of  Salem>  6.5.6.5.D. 

SetonZion'shill! 
Happy  hearts  of  pilgrims, 

Could  they  see  it  still! 
He  that  follows  Jesus, 

He  that  dares  the  right, 
Sees  the  lights  of  Salem 
Gleam  across  the  night. 

2  Happy  town  of  Salem, 

With  the  jasper  wall! 
In  its  many  mansions 

There  is  room  for  all. 
"Come  to  Me,"  says  Jesus, 

"I  will  give  you  rest;" 
And  the  town  of  Salem 

Gathers  all  the  blest. 

3  Happy  town  of  Salem! 

Happy  little  feel 

Of  the  children  playing 
In  the  golden  street! 


CHILDREN'S   HYMNS 


"Let  them  come/'  says  Jesus, 

"And  forbid  them  not;" 
But  the  proud  in  Salem 

Have  no  part  nor  lot. 

4  Happy  town  of  Salem, 

With  its  open  gate.-! 
Happy  are  the  pilgrims 

Whom  a  welcome  waits! 
In  the  Name  of  Jesus 

They  an  entrance  claim, 
And  the  guards  of  Salem 

Answer,  "In  His  Name." 

5  Happy  town  of  Salem, 

Vision  true  of  peace, 
Seen  above  earth's  strivings, 

Steadfast  when  they  cease! 
"Take  thy  cross,"  says  Jesus; 

And  the  narrow  way 
Brings  the  feet  to  Salem 

At  the  break  of  day. 

Rev.  Louis  F.  Benson,  1897 

704  RUMMER  suns  are  glowing  6.5.6.5.D. 

Over  land  and  sea; 
Happy  light  is  flowing, 

Bountiful  and  free; 
Everything  rejoices 

In  the  mellow  rays; 
All  earth's  thousand  voices 
Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 

2  God's  free  mercy  streameth 

Over  all  the  world, 
And  His  banner  gleameth, 

Everywhere  unfurled: 
Broad  and  dee))  and  glorious 

As  the  heaven  above, 
Shines  in  might  victorious 

His  eternal  love. 

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3  Lord,  upon  our  blindn- 

Thy  pure  radiance  pour; 
For  Thy  loving-kindness 

Make  us  love  Thee  more1: 
And  when  clouds  are  drifting 

Dark  across  our  sky, 
Then,  the  veil  uplifting, 

Father,  be  Thou  nigh. 

4  We  will  never  doubt  Thee, 

Though  Thou  veil  Thy  light; 
Life  is  dark  without  Thee, 

Death  with  Thee  is  bright. 
Light  of  light,  shine  o'er  us 

On  our  pilgrim  way; 
Go  Thou  still  before  us 

To  the  endless  day. 

Bishop  W.  Walsham  How.  1871 

705     "W"^  marcn>  we  marcn  to  victory,  Irregular 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the  sky, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

1  We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  light, 

With  armor  bright  to  meet  Him ; 
And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night. 
That  the  sons  of  the  day  may  greet  Him. 
We  march,  we  march  to  victory,  etc. 

2  Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  high, 

Our  helmet  is  His  salvation, 
Our  banner,  the  cross  of  Calvary, 
Our  watchword,  The  Incarnation. 
We  inarch,  we  march  to  victory,  etc. 

3  And  the  choir  of  angels  with  song  awaits 

Our  march  to  the  golden  Zion; 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen  gates, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  iron. 

We  march,  wo  inarch  to  victory,  etc. 

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4  Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove, 
With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  His  eye  of  love  looking  down  from  above, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

Rev.  Gerard  Moultrie,  1865:   verse  1,  line  2,  alt. 


<ZEtmn0eli0tic  ^ertoto 

706  7.6.7.6.D.  with  Refrain 

J  LOVE  to  tell  the  story 

Of  unseen  things  above 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

Because  I  know  it's  true; 
It  satisfies  my  longings 
As  nothing  else  could  do. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

'Twill  be  my  theme  in  glory 
To  tell  the  old,  old  story 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 

2  I  love  to  tell  the  story; 

More  wonderful  it  seems 
Than  all  the  golden  fancies 

Of  all  our  golden  dreams. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story, 

It  did  so  much  for  me; 
And  that  is  just  the  reason 

I  tell  it  now  to  thee. 

I  love  to  tell  the  story,  etc. 

3  I  love  to  tell  the  story; 

'Tis  pleasant  to  repeal 
What  seems,  each  time  I  tell  it, 
More  wonderfully  sweet. 


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I  love  to  tell  the  story, 
For  some  have  never  heard 

The  message  of  salvation 
From  God's  own  holy  word. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story,  etc. 

4  I  love  to  tell  the  story; 

For  those  who  know  it  best 
Seem  hungering  and  thirsting 

To  hear  it,  like  the  rest. 
And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory, 

I  sing  the  new,  new  song, 
'Twill  be  the  old,  old  story, 
That  I  have  loved  so  long. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story,  etc. 

Katherine  Hankey,  1866 

707  QHILD  of  sin  and  sorrow,      6.4.6.4.4.4.6.4. 

Filled  with  dismay, 
Wait  not  for  to-morrow, 
Yield  thee  to-day: 
Heaven  bids  thee  "come, 
While  yet  there's  room. 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
Hear  and  obey. 

2  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Why  wilt  thou  die? 
Come,  while  thou  canst  borrow 

Help  from  on  high : 

Grieve  not  that  love 

Which  from  above, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Would  bring  thee  nigh. 

3  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Thy  moments  glide, 

Like  the  flitting  arrow, 

Or  the  rushing  tide; 


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Ere  time  is  o'er, 
Heaven's  grace  implore, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

In  Christ  COnfide.  Thomas  Hastings,  1832 

708  7.6.7.6.D.  with  Refrain 

rpELL  me  the  old,  old  story 
Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love: 
Tell  me  the  story  simply, 

As  to  a  little  child, 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary, 
And  helpless  and  defiled. 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 

2  Tell  me  the  story  softly, 

With  earnest  tones  and  grave; 
Remember,  I'm  the  sinner 

Whom  Jesus  came  to  save: 
Tell  me  the  story  always, 

If  you  would  really  be, 
In  any  time  of  trouble, 

A  comforter  to  me. 
Tell  me,  etc. 

3  Tell  me  the  same  old  story, 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  clear : 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story, 

"( ihrisl  Jesus  makes  thee  whole." 
Tell  me,  etc. 

Katharine  Bankey,  1866:   the  refrain  added 
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7Q9  8.7.8.7.6.7. 

T  ORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 

1     Thou  art  scattering  full  and  U 

Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing; 

Let  some  drops  descend  on  me, 

Even  me,  even  me, 
Let  some  drops  descend  on  me. 

2  Pass  me  not,  0  gracious  Father, 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be; 
Thou  might 'st  pass  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  Thy  mercy  light  on  me, 

Even  me,  even  me, 
Let  Thy  mercy  light  on  me. 

3  Pass  me  not,  O  tender  Saviour, 

Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee ; 
I  am  longing  for  Thy  favor; 

When  Thou  comest,  call  for  me, 

Even  me,  even  me, 
When  Thou  comest,  call  for  me. 

4  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit, 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit, 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me, 

Even  me,  even  me, 
Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me. 

5  Have  I  long  in  sin  been  sleeping, 

Long  been  slighting,  grieving  Thee? 
Has  the  world  my  heart  been  keeping? 
0  forgive  and  rescue  me, 

Even  me,  even  me, 
0  forgive  and  rescue  me. 

6  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless 

Blood  of  God,  so  rich  and  free, 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless, 
Magnify  them  all  in  me, 

Even  me,  even  me, 
Magnify  them  all  in  me. 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Oodner,  1S60:    verse  1,  line  4;    verse  2,  line  3,  alt 

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710  "^y  HAT  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus,        8.7.8.7.D. 

All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear! 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer! 

0  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

0  what  needless  pain  we  bear, 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 
Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 

2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged : 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer! 
Can  we  find  a  friend  so  faithful, 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness  — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer! 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care? 
Precious  Saviour,  still  our  Refuge,  — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer! 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer! 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 

Joseph  Scriven  (1820-1886) 

711  L.M.  with  Refrain 
A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise: 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness  is  so  free. 

Loving-kindness,  loving-kindness, 

His  loving-kindness  is  so  free. 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all, 
And  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, 

1  lis  loving-kindness  is  so  great. 

Loving-kindness,  etc. 

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3  Through  mighty  hosts  of  cruel  foes, 
Where  earth  and  hell  my  way  opp 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness  is  so  strong. 
Loving-kindness,  etc. 

4  So  when  I  pass  death's  gloomy  vale, 
And  life  and  mortal  powers  shall  fail, 
O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 
Loving-kindness,  etc. 

5  Then  shall  I  mount,  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day; 
There  shall  I  sing,  with  sweet  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

Loving-kindness,  etc. 

Rev.  Samuel  Medley,  17S2 

712  10.10.10.6. 

J  SOUGHT  the  Lord,  and  afterward  I  knew 
He  moved  my  soul  to  seek  Him,  seeking  me; 

It  was  not  I  that  found,  O  Saviour  true, 
No,  I  was  found  of  Thee. 

2  Thou  didst  reaeh  forth  Thy  hand  and  mine  enfold; 

I  walked  and  sank  not  on  the  storm-vexed  sea,  — 
'Twas  not  so  much  that  I  on  Thee  took  hold, 
As  Thou,  dear  Lord,  on  me. 

3  I  find,  I  walk,  I  love,  but.  0  the  whole 

Of  love  is  but  my  answer.  Lord,  to  Thee; 
For  Thou  wert  long  beforehand  with  my  soul, 
Always  Thou  lovedst  me. 

Anon.  c.  1904 

713  10.10.10. 

"  VET  there  is  room:"  the  Lamb's  brighl  hall  of  song, 

With  its  fair  glory,  beckons  thee  along: 
Room,  room,  still  room!  O  enter,  enter  now. 

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2 

Day  is  declining,  and  the  sun  is  low; 

The  shadows  lengthen,  light  makes  haste  to  go : 

Room,  room,  still  room!  0  enter,  enter  now. 

3 

The  bridal  hall  is  filling  for  the  feast; 

Pass  in,  pass  in,  and  be  the  Bridegroom's  guest: 

Room,  room,  still  room!  0  enter,  enter  now. 

4 

Yet  there  is  room :  still  open  stands  the  gate, 
The  gate  of  love ;  it  is  not  yet  too  late : 
Room,  room,  still  room!  0  enter,  enter  now. 

5 

0  enter  in;  that  banquet  is  for  thee; 

That  cup  of  everlasting  joy  is  free: 

Room,  room,  still  room!  0  enter,  enter  now. 

6 

All  heaven  is  there,  all  joy!  Go  in,  go  in; 
The  angels  beckon  thee  the  prize  to  win : 
Room,  room,  still  room!  0  enter,  enter  now. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1879 

714 

rpO-DAY  the  Saviour  calls:              6.4.6.4. 

Ye  wanderers,  come; 
0  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls: 

0  listen  now ; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls: 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  vengeance  falls, 
Ruin  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day: 

Yield  to  His  power; 
0  grieve  Him  no1  away, 
'Tis  mercy's  hour. 

Rev.  Samuel  P.  Smith,  L88X:  alt.  by  Thomas  Hastings 

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71  X  6.5.6.5.6.5.7.4.  with  Refrain 

C")XE  there  is  who  loves  thee, 
Waiting  still  for  I . 

( !anst  thou  yet  reject  Him? 

None  so  kind  as  He! 
Do  not  grieve  Him  longer, 

Come  and  trust  Him  now; 
He  has  waited  all  thy  daj 
Why  waitest  thou? 

One  there  is  who  loves  thee; 

O  receive  Him  now: 
He  has  waited  all  the  day; 
Why  waitest  thou? 

2  Tenderly  He  woos  thee, 

Do  not  slight  His  call; 
Though  thy  sins  are  many, 

He'll  forgive  them  all. 
Turn  to  Him  repenting, 

He  will  cleanse  thee  now ; 
He  is  waiting  at  thy  heart , 

Why  waitest  thou? 

One  there  is  who  loves  thee,  etc. 

3  Jesus  still  is  waiting; 

Sinner,  why  delay? 
To  His  arms  of  mercy 

Rise  and  come  away. 
Only  come  believing, 

He  will  save  thee  now: 
He  is  waiting  at  the  door, 

Why  waitest  thou? 

One  there  is  who  loves  thee,  etc. 

Harry  C.  Ayres,  1S76 

71  G  6.4.6.4.  with  Refrain 

J  NEED  Thee  every  hour, 

Most  gracious  Lord: 
Xo  tender  voice  like  Thine 
Can  peace  afford. 

537 


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I  need  Thee,  0  I  need  Thee, 
Every  hour  I  need  Thee; 

0  bless  me  now,  my  Saviour, — 
I  come  to  Thee. 

2  I  need  Thee  every  hour; 

Stay  Thou  near  by; 
Temptations  lose  their  power 
When  Thou  art  nigh. 

1  need  Thee,  etc. 

3  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain; 
Come  quickly,  and  abide, 
Or  life  is  vain. 
I  need  Thee,  etc. 

4  I  need  Thee  every  hour; 

Teach  me  Thy  will, 
And  Thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfil. 

I  need  Thee,  etc. 

5  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

Most  Holy  One; 
O  make  me  Thine  indeed, 
Thou  blessed  Son. 
I  need  Thee,  etc. 

Mrs.  Annie  S.  Hawks,  1872:   the  refrain  added  by  Rev.  Robert  Lowry 

717     G0D  callins  yet!  sha11  T  not  h?ar?  L  M 

Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie? 

2  God  calling  ye1 !  shall  I  not  rise? 
Can  1  His  loving  voice  despise, 
\i  'i  basely  II is  kind  care  repay? 
He  calls  me  still;  can  I  delay? 


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3  God  calling  yet !  and  shall  He  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive, 
And  shall  I  dare  His  Spirit  grieve? 

4  God  calling  yet!  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live? 
I  wait,  but  He  does  not  forsake; 
He  calls  me  still;  my  heart,  awake! 

5  God  calling  yet!  I  cannot  stay; 
My  heart  I  yield  without  delay : 

Vain  world,  farewell!  from  thee  I  part; 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart. 

Gerhard  Tersteegen,  1735.     Trans,  by  Mrs.  Sarah  B.  Findlater,  1855: 
recast  in  "Sabbath  Hymn  Book,"  1858 

718       BEHOLD!  a  Stranger's  at  the  door;  L.M. 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before; 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still: 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed? 
He  will,  the  very  Friend  vou  need; 
The  Alan  of  Nazareth,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  at  Calvary. 

3  0  lovely  attitude!  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  laden  hands: 
O  matchless  kindness!  and  He  showrs 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  Divine; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

5  Admit  Him  ere  His  anger  burn; 
His  feet,  departed,  ne'er  return: 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
When  at  His  door  denied  you'll  stand. 

Rev.  Joseph  Grigg,  1765:   verse  4,  line  3,  alt. 
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719  H  ETURN,  ( )  wanderer,  return,  L.M. 

And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face; 
Those  warm  desires  thai  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart, 
Whose  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

Whose  hand  can  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return; 

He  heard  thy  deep  repentant  sigh, 
He  saw  thy  softened  spirit  mourn 
When  no  intruding  ear  was  nigh. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return; 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live: 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

5  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  awray  the  falling  tear; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn, " 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

Rev.  William  B.  Collyer,  1812 

720  8.5.8.5.  with  Refrain 
pASS  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour, 

Hear  my  humble  cry; 
While  on  others  Thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 
Saviour,  Saviour, 
Hear  my  humble  cry ; 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 
Find  a  sweet  relief; 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 
Saviour,  Saviour,  etc. 

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3  Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  Thy  face; 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  Thy  grace. 
Saviour,  Saviour,  etc. 

4  Thou  the  Spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me, 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  Thee? 
Whom  in  heaven  but  Thee? 
Saviour,  Saviour,  etc. 

Mrs.  Frances  J.  Van  Alstyne,  18G8 

721  JESUS,  I  will  trust  Thee,  6.5.6.5.D. 

Trust  Thee  with  my  soul; 
Guilty,  lost,  and  helpless, 

Thou  canst  make  me  whole. 
There  is  none  in  heaven 
Or  on  earth  like  Thee; 
Thou  hast  died  for  sinners  — 
Therefore,  Lord,  for  me. 

2  Jesus,  I  will  trust  Thee, 

Name  of  matchless  worth, 
Spoken  by  the  angel 

At  Thy  wondrous  birth ; 
Written,  and  for  ever, 

On  Thy  cross  of  shame, 
Sinners  read  and  worship, 

Trusting  in  that  Name. 

3  Jesus,  I  will  trust  Thee, 

Pondering  Thy  ways, 
Full  of  love  and  mercy 

All  Thine  earthly  days: 
Sinners  gathered  round  Thee, 

Lepers  sought  Thy  fa 
None  too  vile  or  loathsome 

For  a  Saviour's  grace. 


EVANGELISTIC   SERVICES 


4  Jesus,  I  will  trust  Thee, 

Trust  Thy  written  word; 
Though  Thy  voice  of  pity 

I  have  never  heard : 
When  Thy  Spirit  teacheth, 

To  my  taste  how  sweet! 
Only  may  I  hearken, 

Sitting  at  Thy  feet. 

5  Jesus,  I  will  trust  Thee, 

Trust  without  a  doubt: 
Whosoever  cometh, 

Thou  wilt  not  cast  out. 
Faithful  is  Thy  promise, 

Precious  is  Thy  blood; 
These  my  soul's  salvation, 

Thou  my  Saviour  God. 

Mrs.  Mary  J.  Walker,  1864 

722  rpO-DAY  Thy  mercy  calls  me  7.6.7.6.D. 

To  wash  away  my  sin; 
However  great  my  trespass, 

Whatever  I  may  have  been, 
However  long  from  mercy 

I  may  have  turned  away, 
Thy  blood,  O  Christ,  can  cleanse  me, 
And  make  me  white  to-day. 

2  To-day  Thy  gate  is  open, 

And  all  who  enter  in 
Shall  find  a  Father's  welcome, 

And  pardon  for  their  sin; 
The  past  shall  be  forgotten, 

A  present  joy  be  given, 
A  future  grace1  be  promised, 

A  glorious  crown  in  heaven. 


3  To-dav  the  Father  calls  me, 
The  Holy  Spirit  waits, 
The  blessed  angels  gather 
Around  the  heavenly  gates: 


EVANGELISTIC  SERVICES 


No  question  will  be  asked  me, 

How  often  I  have  come; 
Although  I  oft  have  wandered, 

It  is  my  Father's  home. 

0  all-embracing  mercy, 
Thou  ever-open  door, 

What  should  I  do  without  thee 
When  heart  and  eyes  run  o'er? 

When  all  things  seem  against  me, 
To  drive  me  to  despair, 

1  know  one  gate  is  open, 

One  ear  will  hear  my  prayer. 

Oswald  Allen,  1861 


723  QOME  to  the  Saviour  now,  6.6.6.6.D. 

He  gently  calleth  thee; 
In  true  repentance  bow, 

Before  Him  bend  the  knee; 
He  waiteth  to  bestow 

Salvation,  peace,  and  love, 
True  joy  on  earth  below, 
A  home  in  heaven  above. 

2  Come  to  the  Saviour  now, 

Ye  who  have  wandered  far; 
Renew  your  solemn  vow, 

For  His  by  right  you  are; 
Come,  like  poor  wandering  sheep 

Returning  to  His  fold; 
His  arm  will  safely  keep, 

His  love  will  ne'er  grow  cold. 

3  Come  to  the  Saviour,  all, 

Whate'er  your  burdens  be; 
Hear  now  His  loving  call, 

"Cast  all  your  care  on  Me." 
Come,  and  for  every  grief 

In  Jesus  you  will  find 
A  sure  and  safe  relief, 

A  loving  Friend  and  kind. 

John  M.  Wigner,  1871 

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724  SAFE  in  the  Fms  of  Jesus>  7.6.7.6.12  1. 

Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 
There  by  His  love  o'ershaded, 
Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 
Hark!  'tis  the  voice  of  angels, 

Borne  in  a  song  to  me, 
Over  the  fields  of  glory, 
Over  the  jasper  sea. 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 

There  by  His  love  o'ershaded, 

Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 

2  Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  from  corroding  care, 
Safe  from  the  world's  temptations, 

Sin  cannot  harm  me  there. 
Free  from  the  blight  of  sorrow, 

Free  from  my  doubts  and  fears, 
Only  a  few  more  trials, 

Only  a  few  more  tears. 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus,  etc. 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  dear  Refuge, 

Jesus  has  died  for  me; 
Firm  on  the  Rock  of  Ages 

Ever  my  trust  shall  be. 
Here  let  me  wait  with  patience, 

Wait  till  the  night  is  o'er, 
Wait  till  I  see  the  morning 

Break  on  the  golden  shore. 
Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus,  etc. 

Mrs.  Frances  J.  Van  Alstyne    L870 

725  L.M  with  Refrain 

Q  HAPPY  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  Thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 


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EVANGELISTIC   SERVICES 


Happy  day,  happy  day, 

When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away! 

He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day; 

Happy  day,  happy  day, 

When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away! 

2  0  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  Him  who  merits  all  my  love! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  His  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 
Happy  day,  happy  day,  etc. 

3  'Tis  done;  the  great  transaction's  done; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine: 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  Divine. 
Happy  day,  happy  day,  etc. 

4  Now7  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest; 
Here  have  I  found  a  nobler  part, 

Here  heavenly  pleasures  fill  my  breast. 
Happy  day,  happy  day,  etc. 

Rev.  Philip  Doddridge,  publ.  1755 

726  SM-  with  Refrain 

T  HEAR  Thy  welcome  voice 

That  calls  me,  Lord,  to  Thee 
For  cleansing  in  Thy  precious  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 
I  am  coming,  Lord; 

Coming  now  to  Thee: 
Wash  me,  cleanse  me,  in  the  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 

2       Though  coming  weak  and  vile, 
Thou  dost  my  strength  assure; 
Thou  dost  my  vileness  fully  cleanse, 
Till  spotless  nil  and  pure. 
1  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

545 


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3  Tis  Jesus  calls  me  on 
To  perfect  faith  and  love, 

To  perfect  hope,  and  peace,  and  trust, 
For  earth  and  heaven  above. 
I  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

4  'Tis  Jesus  who  confirms 
The  blessed  work  within, 

By  adding  grace  to  welcomed  grace, 
Where  reigned  the  power  of  sin. 
I  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

5  And  He  the  witness  gives 
To  loyal  hearts  and  free, 

That  every  promise  is  fulfilled, 
If  faith  but  brings  the  plea. 
I  am  coming,  Lord,  etc. 

Rev.  Lewis  Hartsough,  1872 

727  I WAS  a  wandering  sheep,  S.M.D, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  His  child; 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild: 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished  and  faint  and  lone; 
They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is; 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas  He  that  washed  me  in  His  blood, 

'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole; 

546 


EVANGELISTIC   SERVICES 


'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 
That  found  the  wandering  sheep, 

'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 
'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  would  not  be  controlled; 
But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  once  preferred  to  roam; 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  1S43 


8.7.8.7.D.  with  Refrain 
728  EVENSONG  is  hushed  in  silence, 

And  the  hour  of  rest  is  nigh : 
Strengthen  us  for  work  to-morrow, 

Son  of  Alary,  God  Most  High. 
Thou  who  in  the  village  workshop, 

Fashioning  the  yoke  and  plow, 
Didst  eat  bread  by  daily  labor, 
Succor  them  that  labor  now. 

Treading  the  path  of  life-long  toil, 

And  weary  of  pain  and  sin, 
We  look  for  the  city  with  streets  of  gold, 
Where  all  is  peace  within. 

2  How  are  we  to  reach  that  city, 

Whose  delights  no  tongue  may  tell? 
By  the  faith  that  looks  to  Jesus, 

Who  sat  weary  by  the  well: 

Sinful  men  and  sinful  women, 

He  will  wash  our  sins  awaj  : 

He  will  take  us  to  the  sheepfold, 

Whence  no  sheep  can  ever  stray. 

Treading  the  path,  etc. 


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3  There  the  dear  ones  who  have  left  us 
We  shall  some  day  meet  again; 
There  will  be  no  bitter  partings, 

No  more  sorrow,  death,  or  pain. 
Evensong  has  closed  in  silence, 
And  the  hour  of  rest  is  nigh : 
Lighten  Thou  our  darkness,  Jesus, 
Son  of  Mary,  God  Most  High. 
Treading  the  path,  etc. 

Rev.  John  Purchas,  1866:   the  refrain  alt. 

729  7.7.7.7.  with  Refrain 

T  AM  coming  to  the  cross; 

I  am  poor  and  weak  and  blind; 
I  am  counting  all  but  dross; 
I  shall  full  salvation  find. 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  in  Thee, 
Blessed  Lamb  of  Calvary; 
Humbly  at  Thy  cross  I  bow; 
Save  me,  Jesus,  save  me  now. 

2  Long  my  heart  has  sighed  for  Thee; 

Long  has  evil  reigned  within; 
Jesus  sweetly  speaks  to  me, 

"I  will  cleanse  you  from  all  sin." 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  etc. 

3  Here  I  give  my  all  to  Thee,  — 

Friends  and  time  and  earthly  store; 
Soul  and  body  Thine  to  be, 
Wholly  Thine,  for  evermore. 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  etc. 

4  In  the  promises  1  trust; 

Now  I  feel  the  blood  applied; 
I  am  prostrate  in  the  dust  ; 
I  with  Christ  am  crucified. 
I  am  trusting,  Lord,  etc. 

Rev.  William  McDonald,  18f>9 

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730  11.10.11.10.  with  Refrain 
TJESCUE  the  perishing,  care  for  the  dying, 

Snatch  them  in  pity  from  sin  and  the  grave; 

Weep  o'er  the  erring  one,  lift  up  the  fallen, 
Tell  them  of  Jesus  the  Mighty  to  save. 
Rescue  the  perishing,  care  for  the  dying; 
Jesus  is  merciful,  Jesus  will  save. 

2  Though  they  are  slighting  Him,  still  He  is  waiting, 

Waiting  the  penitent  child  to  receive: 
Plead  with  them  earnestly,  plead  with  them  gently; 
He  will  forgive  if  they  only  believe. 
Rescue  the  perishing,  etc. 

3  Down  in  the  human  heart,  crushed  by  the  tempter, 

Feelings  lie  buried  that  grace  can  restore; 
Touched  by  a  loving  hand,  wakened  by  kindness, 
( !hords  that  were  broken  will  vibrate  once  more. 
Rescue  the  perishing,  etc. 

4  Rescue  the  perishing;  duty  demands  it; 

Strength  for  thy  labor  the  Lord  will  provide1: 
Back  to  the  narrow  way  patiently  win  them; 
Tell  the  poor  wanderer  a  Saviour  has  died. 
Rescue  the  perishing,  etc. 

Mrs.  Frances  J.  Van  Alstyne,  1S70 

73 1  XH0U  art  my  Hiding-place,  O  Lord,        C.M.D. 

In  Thee  I  put  my  trust ; 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  word, 

A  feeble  child  of  dust : 
I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea; 
And  'tis  enough  my  Saviour  died, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

2  When  storms  ol  fierce  temptation  beat, 
And  furious  foes  assail, 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 
My  hope  within  the  veil. 

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From  strife  of  tongues  and  bitter  words 

My  spirit  flies  to  Thee: 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  'Mid  trials  heavy  to  be  borne, 

When  mortal  strength  is  vain, 
A  heart  with  grief  and  anguish  torn, 

A  body  racked  with  pain, 
Ah !  what  could  give  the  sufferer  rest, 

Bid  every  murmur  flee, 
But  this,  the  witness  in  my  breast 

That  Jesus  died  for  me? 

4  And  when  Thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands, 

Is  ebbing  fast  away,  — 
Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 

And  faint  and  tremblingly, 
O  give  me  strength  in  death  to  speak, 

"My  Saviour  died  for  me." 

Rev.  Thomas  Raffles,  1833 

732       JT ROM  the  cross  uplifted  high,  7.7.7.7.7.7, 

Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  I  hear, 
Bursting  on  my  ravished  ear: 
"Love's  redeeming  work  is  done; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2  "Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne; 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan? 

On  My  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid : 
Bow  the  knee,  and  kiss  the  Son, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

3  "Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  rich(      dainties  stored; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 

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Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  His  house  to  roam, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

"Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end; 

Lo,  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 

Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day : 

Up  to  My  eternal  home, 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come." 

Rev.  Thomas  Haweis,  1792 

733  io.io.iQ.io.6.6. 

TTE  leads  us  on  by  paths  we  did  not  know; 

Upward  He  leads  us,  though  our  steps  be  slow; 
igh  oft  we  faint  and  falter  on  the  way, 
Though  storms  and  darkness  oft  obscure  the  day, 
Yet,  when  the  clouds  are  gone, 
We  know  He  leads  us  on. 

2  He  leads  us  on  through  all  the  unquiet  years; 

Past  all  our  dreamland  hopes,  and  doubts,  and  fears 
He  guides  our  steps;  through  all  the  tangled  maze 
Of  losses,  sorrows,  and  o'erclouded  days 

We  know  His  will  is  done, 

And  still  He  leads  us  on. 

3  And  He,  at  last,  —  after  the  weary  strife, 
After  the  restless  fever  we  call  life, 

er  the  dreariness,  the  aching  pain, 
The  wayward  struggles  which  have  proved  in  vain, 
After  our  toils  are  past,  — 

Will  give  US  rest  at  last.  Hiram  O.  Wiley,  1865 

734  7.7.87.8.7. 

J£NOCKING,  knocking,  who  is  there? 

Waiting,  waiting,  0  how  fair! 
'Tis  a  Pilgrim,  strange  and  kingly, 

Never  such  was  seen  before. 
Ah!  my  soul,  for  such  a  wonder, 
Wilt  thou  not  undo  the  door? 

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2  Knocking,  knocking,  still  He's  there, 
Waiting,  waiting,  wondrous  fair; 
But  the  door  is  hard  to  open, 

For  the  weeds  and  ivy-vine, 
With  their  dark  and  clinging  tendrils, 
Ever  round  the  hinges  twine. 

3  Knocking,  knocking  —  what !  still  there? 
Waiting,  waiting,  grand  and  fair; 

Yes,  the  pierced  hand  still  knocketh, 

And  beneath  the  crowned  hair 
Beam  the  patient  eyes,  so  tender, 

Of  thy  Saviour,  waiting  there. 

Arr.  from  Mrs.  Harriet  B.  Stowe,  1807 


\NGIENT   HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES 

AND  RESPONSES   FROM   "THE   BOOK   OF   COMMON  WORSHIP" 

735     YENITE,   EXULTEMUS   DOMINO 

f}  COME,    let    us    sing  \  unto  '   the  |  Lord  ||  let    us 
heartily  rejoice  in  the  j  strength  of  |  our  sal  |  vation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  |  thanks  "  =  | 

giving  ||  and  show  ourselves  \  glad  in  |  Him  with  |  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  |  great  '  =  |  God  ||  and  a  great  [King 

a  |  bove  all  |  gods. 

4  In  His  hand  are  all  the  corners  |  of  the  |  earth  ||  and 

the  strength  of  the  |  hills  is  |  His  '  =  |  also. 

5  The  sea   is  His  \  and   He  |  made  it  ||  and   His  hands 

pre  |  pared  '  the  |  dry  '  =  j  land. 

6  O    come    le1     US     worship    and  |  fall  '   =   |  down  ||  and 

kneel  be  |  fore  the  |  Lord  our     Maker. 

7  For  He  is  the  |  Lord  our  |  God  ||  and  we  are  the  people 

of  His  pasture  *  and  the  I  sheep  of  |  His  '  =  !  hand. 

8  ()  worship  the  Lord  in  the  |  beauty  '  of  i  holiness  ||  let 

the  whole  earth  |  stand  in  |  awe  of  |  Him. 

552 


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9     For  he  comet h  *  for  He  cometh  to  |  judge  the  |  earth  | 

and  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world  *  and  the 

people  |  with  His  |  truth. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  |  to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 

world  without  |  end  *  =  |  A  *  =  |  men. 

736  JUBILATE    DEO 

r\  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord  \  all  ye  |  lands  ||  serve  the 
Lord  with  gladness  *  and  come  before  His  |  presence  | 
with  a  |  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  \  He  is  |  God  ||  it  is  He  that 

hath  made  us  *  and  not  we  ourselves  *  we  are  His 
people,  and  the  |  sheep  of  |  His  *  =  |  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving  *  and 

into    His  |  courts    with  |  praise  |j  be    thankful    unto 
Him,  and  |  speak  good  |  of  His  |  Name. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious  *  His  mercy  is  |  ever  |  lasting  1 1 

and  His  truth  endureth  from  gener  \  ation  '  to  |  gener  | 

ation. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  *  to  the  |  Son  1 1  and  |  to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 

world  without  |  end  *  =  |  A  *  =  |  men. 

737  L^TATUS  SUM 

[  WAS  glad  when  they  |  said  *  unto  |  me  ||  Let  us  go  \ 
into  '  the  |  house  *  of  the  |  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  with  |  in  thy  |  gates  ||  0  \  =  '  Je  | 

ru  *  sa  |  lem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  builded  |  as  a  |  city  1 1  that  \  is  com  |  pact  * 

to  |  gether: 

4  Whither  the  tribes  go  up  *  the  tribes  |  of  the  |  Lord  || 

unto  the  testimony  of  Israel  *  to  give  thanks  \  unto  ' 
the  |  Name  *  of  the  |  Lord. 

5  For  there  are  set  |  thrones  of  |  judgment  ||  the  thrones  \ 

of  the     house  of  |  David. 

553 


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6  Pray    for    the    peace    of    Je  |  rusa  |  lem  ||  they    shall  | 

prosper  *  that  |  love  *  =  |  thee. 

7  Peace  be  with  |  in  thy  |  walls  ||  and  prosperi^  with  | 

in  *  =  j  thy  =  |  palaces. 

8  For   my   brethren   and    com  |  panions'  |  sakes  ||  I   will 

now  say  |  Peace  *  be  with  I  in  *  =  |  thee. 

9  Because  of  the  house  of  the  |  Lord  '  our  |  God  ||  /  will  \ 

seek  *  =  |  thy  '  =  |  good. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  *  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  \  to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  bo  |j 

world  without  I  end  '  =  I     A  "       =      I  men. 


738     TE   DEUM   LAUDAMUS 

\VE    praise  |  Thee  O  |  God  ||  we    acknowledge  |  Thee 
to  |  be  the  |  Lord. 

2  All  the  earth  doth  |  worship  |  Thee  ||  the  \  Father  |  ever  | 

lasting. 

3  To  Thee  all  angels  |  cry  a  |  loud  1 1  the  heavens,  and  |  all 

the  |  powers  there  |  in. 

4  To  Thee  cherubim  and  |  sera  |  phim  1 1  con  |  tinual  |  ly 

do  |  cry, 

5  Holy  |  Holy  |  Holy  ||  Lord  |  God  of  |  Saba  |  oth; 

6  Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  |  majes  |  ty  ||  of  | 

Thy*  =  |  glo  *  =  |  ry. 

7  The  glorious  company  |  of  *  the    a  |  postles  ||  praise  \ 

=  •  =  |  =  •  =  |  Thee. 

8  The  goodly  je/lowship  |  of  the  |  prophets  1 1  praise  \  =  ' 

=  |  =  -  =  |  Thee. 

9  The  noble  |  army*  of  |  martyrs  ||  praise  |  =  *  =  |  =  * 

=  |  Thee. 

10  The  holy  Church  throughout  |  all  the  |  world  ||  doth 

ac  |  know  '  =  |  ledge  *  =  |  Thee; 

11  The  |  Fa  '  =  |  ther  ||  of  an  |  infi  *  nite  |  majes  |  ty; 

12  Thine  ad  |  ora  '  ble  |  true  ||  and  |  on  *  =  |  ly  *  =  |  Son; 

13  Also  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost  ||  the  |  Com  "  -  |  fort  '  =  |  er. 


14     Thou  |  arl    the  |  King  ||  of  \  Glory  |  0  "  = 
ir>     Thou    arl     the    ever  \  lasting  |  Son  ||  of 
Fa  '  =  I  ther. 


Christ. 

=  •  the 


ANCIENT   HYMNS  AND   CANTICLES 

16  When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  de     liver  |  man  || 

Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  |  born  '   =  |  of  a  | 
Virgin. 

17  When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  |  sharpness '  of  1 1  death  1 1 

Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  |  heaven*   to  |  all 
be  |  lievers. 

18  Thou  sittest  at  the  right  |  hand  of  |  God  ||  in  the  | 

glory  |  of  the  |  Father. 

19  We    believe    that  |  Thou   shalt  |  come  ||  to  \  be  a  =  I 

our  *  =  |  Judge. 

20  We  therefore  pray  Thee  |  help  Thy  |  servants  1 1  whom 

Thou  hast  redeemed  |  with  Thy  |  precious  |  blood. 

21  Make  them  to  be  numbered  |  with  Thy  j  saints  ||  in  \ 

glory  |  ever  }  lasting. 

22  0  Lord  |  save  Thy  |  people  1 1  and  \  bless  Thine  i  herit  |  age. 

23  Gov  |  =  *  ern  |  them  ||  and  |  lift  them  |  up  for  |  ever. 

24  Day  |  by  *  =  |  day  \\we\  magni  |  f y  *  =  |  Thee; 

25  And  we  |  worship  '  Thy  |  Name  ||  ever  \  world  with  | 

out '  =  |  end. 

26  Vouch  |  safe  0  |  Lord  ||  to  keep  us  this  |  day  with  | 

out  '  =     sin. 

27  0  Lord  have    mercy  *  up  |  on  us  ||  have  |  mercy  *  up  | 

on  '  =  |  us. 

28  0  Lord  let  Thy  mercy  \  he  up  |  on  us  1 1  as  our  |  trust  ' 

=  |  is  in  |  Thee. 

29  0  Lord  in  Thee  \  have  I  \  trusted  ||  let  me  |  never  |  be 

con  |  founded. 

739     GLORIA  IN   EXCELSIS 

/^J_LORY   be   to  |  God   on  |  high  ||  and    on   earth  |  peace, 

good  |  will  towards  |  men. 
We  praise  Thee  *  we  bless   Thee  *  we  |  worship  j  Thee  1 1 

we  glorify  Thee  *  we  give  thanks  to  ;  Thee  for  \  Thy 

great  |  glory. 
0  Lord  God  |  heavenly  |  King  ||  God  the  |  Father     Al  '  =  | 

mighty. 
Lord  *  the  only-begotten  Son     Jesus     Christ      0  Lord 

<  [od  *  Lamb  of  God  *  |  Son  '  =  |  of  the  |  Father, 
That  takest  sway  the    sins  ■  of  the  |  world  ||  hav< 

up  |  on  *  =  |  us. 


ANCIENT   HYMNS   AND   CANTICLES 


Thou   that    takest  away  the  |  sins  *  of  the  |  world  ||  re  \ 

ceive  our  |  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  |  God  the  |  Father  || 

have  mercy  up  |  on  "  =  |  us. 
For  Thou  only  |  art  '   =    |  holjr  ||  Thoii  \  only  |  art  the  | 

Lord. 
Thou    only,    O    Christ  *  with   the  |  Holy  |  Ghost  ||  art 

most  high  in  the  |  glory  *   of  |  God  the  |  Father  | 

A  |  men. 

740     BENEDICITE,  OMNIA  OPERA  DOMINI 

1  O  ALL  ye  Works  of  the  |  Lord  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ]| 

praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

2  O  ye  Angels  of  the  |  Lord  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  j  Him  for  |  ever 

3  0  ye  |  Heavens  |  bless  '  ye  the  Lord  ||  praise  Him,  and  | 

magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

4  O  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  |  firmament  |  bless  *  ye  the  | 

Lord  ||  praise  Him,  and  I  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

5  O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  |  Lord  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  || 

praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

6  O  ye  Sun  and  |  Moon  |  bless  "  ye  the  |  Lord  |!  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

7  O  ye  Stars  of  |  Heaven  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

8  0  ye  Showers  and  |  Dew  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord^||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

9  0  ye  Winds  of  |  God  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise  Him, 

and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

10  0  ye  Fire  and  |  Heat  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  pra.ise  Him, 

and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

11  O  ye  Winter  and  |  Summer  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

12  O  ye  Dews  and  |  Frosts  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

13  0  ye   Frosts  and  |  Cold  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord   ]|   praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  !  ever. 

14  0  ye  Ice  and  |  Snow  |  bless*  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise  Him, 

and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 


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15  O  ye  Nights  and  |  Days  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 
1G  0  ye  Light  and  j  Darkness  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  j  Him  for  |  ever. 

17  O  ye  Lightnings  and  |  Clouds  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord  || 

praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

18  0  Let  the  |  Earth  j  bless  the  |  Lord  |  yea  let  it  |  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

19  ()  ye  Mountains  and  |  Hills  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

20  0   all  ye  Green  Things  upon  the  |  earth  |  bless  *  ye  the  | 

Lord  |  praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

21  0  ye  |  Wells  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise  Him,  and  | 

magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

22  O  ye  Seas  and  |  Floods  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

23  O  ye  Whales  and  all  that  move  in  the  |  waters  |  bless  * 

ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  | 
ever. 

24  O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  I  air  |  bless  '  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

25  0  all  ye  Beasts  and  |  Cattle  |  bless  *  |ye  the  |  Lord  || 

praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

26  0  ye  Children  of  |  Men  |  bless  .  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

27  0  let  |  Israel  |  bless  the  |  Lord  ||  praise  Him,  and  |  mag- 

nify |  Him  for  |  ever. 

28  O  ye  Priests  of  the  |  Lord  |  l)less  *  ye  the  |  Lord  ||  praise 

Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

29  O  ye  Servants  of  the  |  Lord  |  bless  *  ye  the  |  Lord  || 

praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

30  0  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  j  Righteous  |  bless  *  ye  the  | 

Lord  ||  praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 

31  O  ye  holy  and  humble  men  of  |  heart  j  bless  '  ye  the  | 

Lord  ||  praise  Him,  and  |  magnify  |  Him  for  |  ever. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  to  the  Son,   |  and  to  the  | 

Holy  Gh 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  |  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  | 

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741  MAGNIFICAT 

AJV  soul  doth  magni  |  fy  the  |  Lord  ||  and  my  spirit 
hath  re  |  joiced  *  in  |  God  my  |  Saviour. 

2  For    He  |  hath    re  |  garded  ||  the    lowli  \  ness    of  |  His 

hand  |  maiden. 

3  For    be  |  hold    from  |  henceforth  ||  all    gener  |  ations  * 

shall  |  call  me  |  blessed. 

4  For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  |  magni  *  fied  |  me  ||  and  \ 

holy  |  is  His    |  Name. 

5  And  His  mercy  is  on  |  them  that  |  fear  Him  ||  through  \ 

out  all  |  gener  |  ations. 

6  He  hath  showed  strength' |  with  His  |  arm  ||  He  hath 

scattered  the   proud   in  the  imagfin  \  ation  |  of 
their  |  hearts. 

7  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  |  from  their  |  seat  ||  and 

hath  ex  |  alted  '  the  |  huml)le  *  and  |  meek. 

8  He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  |  good  *  =  |  things  || 

and  the  rich  He  hath  |  sent '  =  |  empty  *  a  |  way. 

9  He  remembering  His  mercy  hath  hoi  pen  His  |  servant  | 

Israel  ||  as    He   promised    to   our   forefathers  * 
Abraham  |  and  his  |  seed  for  |  ever. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  \  to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 
world  without  |  end  *  =  |  A  '  =  |  men. 

742  BENEDIGTUS 

gLESSED  be    the    Lord  |  God   of  |  Israel  ||  for  He 
hath  yisited  |  and  re  |  deemed  *  His  |  people; 

2  And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  sal  |  vation  |  for  us  ||  in 

the  house  I  of  His  |  servant  |  David; 

3  As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  |  holy  |  prophets  || 

which  have  been  |  since  the  |  world  be  |  gan; 

4  That  we  should  be  saved  |  from  our    enemies     and 

from  the  |  hand  of  |  all  that  |  hate  us. 

5  To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  |  our  fore  |  fathers 

and  to  re  I  member  '  His    holy  |  covenant; 

6  To  perform  the  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  forefather  \ 

Abra  |  ham  ||  that  |  He  would  j  give  '  =  I  us; 

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7  That  we  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  |  of  our 

enemies  ||  might  |  serve  Him  [  without  |  fear; 

8  In   holiness   and   righteous  \  ness   be  |  fore   Him  ||  all 

the  |  days  "  =  f  of  our  |  life. 

9  And  thou  child  *  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  |  of  the 

Highest  |i  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the 
Lord  *  |  to  pre  |  pare  His  |  wa^ 

10  To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  un  |  to  His  |  people 

for  the  re  |  mission  |  of  their  |  sin 

11  Through  the  tender  mercy  |  of  our  |  God  ||  whereby 

the  d&yspHng  f f om  on  |  high  hath  |  visit  *  ed  |  us: 

12  To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  *  and  in  the 

shadow  *  of  |  death  ||  and  to  guide  our  feet  in 

to  the  |  way  of  |  peace. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  \  to  the 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  | 

iv  wld  without  |  end  '  =  |  A  *  =  |  men. 

743  NUNC   DIMITTIS 

T.ORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  de  |  part  in  | 
peace  \\  ac  \  cording  |  to  Th}r  |  word: 

2  For   mine  |  eyes   have  |  seen  ||  Thy  \  =  '  sal  |  va  "  = 

tion, 

3  Which  Thou  |  hast  pre  |  pared  ||  be/ore  the  |  face  of 

all  '  =  |  people; 

4  To  be  a  light  to  |  lighten  '  the  !  Gentiles  ||  and  to  be  the 

glory  \  of  Thy  |  people  |  Israel. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  |  to  the 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  | 

world  without  |  end  "  =  |  A  "  =  |  men. 

744  BONUM    EST    CONFITERI 

TT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  un  |  to  the  |  Lord  ||  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  |  Name  *  =  |  ()  Most 
Highesi  : 

2    To  tell  of  Thy  loving-kindness  early  |  in  the    morning  | 
and  of  Thy  truth  |  in  the  '  night  '  =     season; 

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3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings  *  and  up  |  on  the  | 

lute  i|  upon  a  loud  instrument  ;  and  up  j  on  the  j 
harp. 

4  For  Thou,  Lord  *  hast  made4  me  glad  \  through  Thy  | 

works  ||  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  *  for  the 

oper  |  ations  |  of  Thy  |  hands. 
(dory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  \  to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 

world  without  I  end  '  =  I  A  '  =  I  men. 


745     CANT  ATE  DOMINO 

f\  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new  *  =  |  song  1 1  for  He 
hath  |  done  *  =  |  marvellous  |  things. 

2  With  His  own  right  hand  *  and  wiY/i  His  |  holy  |  arm  || 

hath  He  |  gotten  *  Him  |  self  the  |  victory. 

3  The  Lord  declared  |  His  sal  |  vation  ||  His  righteous- 

ness hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  |  sight  *  =  |  of 
the  |  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  truth  toward  the  | 

house  of  |  Israel  ||  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
have  seen  the  sal  |  vation  |  of  our  |  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord  |  all  ye  |  lands  || 

sing,  re  |  joice  and  |  give  '  =  |  thanks. 
(j     Praise  the  Lord  up  |  on  the  |  harp  ||  sing  to  the  harp 
with  a  |  psalm  of  |  thanks  '  =  |  giving. 

7  With  trumpets  \  also  '  and  |  shawms  ||  0  show  your- 

selves joyful  be  |  fore  the  |  Lord  the  ;  King. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise  *  and  all  that  |  therein  |  is  || 

the  round  world,  a  nd     they  that  |  dwell  there  |  in. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands  *  and  lei  the  hills  be 

joyful    together    be  |  fore    the     Lord     for    He  | 

cometh  *  to  |  judge  the  |  earth. 
10    With  righteousness  shall  He  |  judge  the    world  il  and 

the  !  people  |  with  '  =  I  equity. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  *  to  the    Son      and    to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  :!:  is  now,  and     ever  ,  shall  be  || 

ivorld  without  |  end  *  =  |  A  *  =  |  men, 

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746     BENEDIC,  ANIMA  MEA 

pRAISE    the    Lord  |  O   my  |  soul  ||  and   all   that    is 
within  me  j  praise  His    holy  |  Name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  |  ()  my  |  soul  ||  and  for  |  get  not  |  all 

His  |  benefits: 

3  Who    fony/reth  |  all    thy  |  sin  ||  and    healeth  |  all  *  =  | 

thine  in  |  firmities; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  \  from  de  j  struction  ||  and  crowneth 

thee  with  |  mercy  '  and  |  loving  |  kindness. 

5  0  praise  the  Lord  ye  angels  of  His  *  ye  that  ex  |  eel  in  | 

strength  ||  ye  that  fulfil  His  commandment  *  and 
hearken  un  |  to  the  |  voice  '  of  His  |  word. 

6  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  |  ye  His  |  hosts  ||  ye  servants  of  | 

His  that  |  do  His  |  pleasure. 

7  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  His  *  in  all 

places  of  |  His  do  |  minion  ||  praise  thou  the  |  Lord  ' 

=  |  O  my  |  soul. 
I  dory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  |  to  the  | 

Holy  i  Ghost ; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  ?iow,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 

world  without  I  end  '  =  I  A  '  =     men. 


747     DELS   MISEREATUR 

(7JJ_0D  be  merciful  unto  |  us  and  |  bless  us  ||  and  show 
us  the  light  of  His  countenance  *  and  be  |  merci  * 
ful  |  unto  |  us; 

2  That  Thy  way  may  be  |  known  up  *  on  |  earth  ||  Thy 

soring  |  health  a  |  mong  all  |  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  |  Thee  O     God  ||  yea  let  |  all  the  | 

people  |  praise  Thee. 

4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice  |  and  be  |  glad  ||  for  Thou 

shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously  *  and  govern  the  | 
nations  *  up  |  on  *  =  |  earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praist     Thee  O  |  God  ||  yea  let     all  the  | 

people     praise  Thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  bring     forth  her    increase      and 

God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  |  give  "  =  |  us  His 
blessing. 

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7     God  shall  |  bless  '  =  |  us  J  |  and  all  the  ends  of  the  |  world 

shall  |  fear  '  =     Him. 
( -lory  be  to  the  Father    and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  |  to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
\s  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 

world  without  |  end  *  =  |  A  '  =  j  men. 

748  SANCTUS 

JJOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts, 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory; 
Glory  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord  Most  High.     Amen. 

749  RESPONSES  IN  THE  MORNING  SERVICE 

Minister.  Now  bless  the  Lord  our  God : 

Answer.  And  praise  His  glorious  Name. 

Minister.     0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good. 

Answer.  For  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

750  RESPONSES  TO  THE  BEATITUDES 

After  each  Beatitude,  except  the  last 

T  ORD,  be  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
blessing, 

After  the  last 

Grant  unto  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  O  God, 
And  enable  us  to  obtain  all  these  blessings,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

751  RESPONSES  TO  THE  COMMANDMENTS 

After  each  Commandment  except  the  10th 

J  ORD,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to 

keep  this  law. 

After  the  10th 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  Thy  laws 

in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee. 

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752  THE   COMMUNION   SERVICE 

Minister.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

Answer.  And  with  thy  Spirit. 

Minister.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Minister.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

SANCTUS 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  Thy  glory. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

753  AT  THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD 

psalm  xxxix  :  4-13 

I"  ORD,  make  me  to  know  mine  end  *  and  the 
measure  of  my  days  \  what  it  |  is  ||  that  I  may 
know  how  |  frail  *  =  |  I  *  =  |  am. 

2  Behold,  Thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  hand-breadth  * 

and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  be  |  fore  *  =  |  Thee 
verily  every  man  at  his  best  state  is  |  alto 
get  her  |  vanity. 

3  Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shew  *  surely 

they  are  disgroet  |  ed  '  in  |  vain  ||  he  heapeth  up 
riches,  and  knoweth  not  |  who  shall  |  gather  | 
them. 

4  And    now    Lord   what  |  wait    I  |  for  ||  my  |  hope    is  | 

in  *  =  |  Thee. 

5  Deliver  me  from  all  |  my  trans  |  gressions  ||  make  me 

not  the  re  |  proaeh  •  =  |  of  the  |  foolish. 

6  I  was  dumb,  I  opened  |  not  my  |  mouth  ||  because  \ 

Thou  *  =  |  didst  •  =  |  it. 

7  Remove  thy  stroke  sl  |  way  from  |  me  ||  I  am  consumed 

by  the  |  blow  of  |  Thine  *  =  |  hand. 

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8  When  Thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  iniqui- 

ty *  Thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  a  j  way ' 
like  a  |  moth  ||  surely  |  every  |  man  is  |  vanity. 

9  Hear  my  prayer  0  Lord  *  and  give  ear  unto  my  cry  * 

hold  not  Thy  peace  |  at  my  |  tears  ||  for  I  am  a 

stranger  with  Thee,  *  and  a  sojourner  as  |  all  my  \ 

fathers  |  were. 
10     0  spare  rne,  that  I  may  re  |  cover  |  strength  ||  before 

I  go  hence  |  and  *  =  |  be  no  |  more. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  *  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  |  to  the  ! 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  1 1 

world  without  I  end  *  =  I  A  *  =  I  men. 


754  AT  THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD 

PSALM    XC 

T  ORD  Thou  hast  been    our  |  dwelling  |  place 
all  *  =  |  gener  |  ations. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth  *  or  ever 

Thou  hadst/orraed  the  |  earth  *  and  the  |  world 
even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting  |  Thou  *  = 
art  *  =  |  God. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  \  to  de  |  struction  ||  and  say  est  Re  ! 

turn  ye  |  children  '  of  |  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday 

when  |  it  is  |  past  ||  and  as  a  |  watch  *  =  |  in  the  | 
night. 

5  Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood  *  they  are  | 

as  a  |  sleep  ||  in  the  morning  they  are  like  |  grass 
which  |  groweth  |  up. 

6  In  the  morning  it  flourish^/?  and  j  groweth  ]  up  ||  in 

the  evening  it  is  cut  |  down  and  |  wither  |  eth. 

7  For   we    are    consumed  |  by    Thine  |  anger  |!  and    by 

Thy  |  wrath  *  =  |  are  we  |  troubled. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  im'ouities  be  |  fore  '  =  |  Thee  ||  our 

secret  sins  in  the  '  light  *  =  |  of  Thy  |  countenance. 

9  For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  \  in  Thy  |  wrath  ||  we 

spend  our  years  as  a  |  tale  '  =  |  that  is  |  told. 


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10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore    yearsand     ten 

and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore 
years  *  ye1  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow;  for 
it  is  soon  cut  off  \  and  we     Ely  a  |  way. 

11  Who    knoweth    the    power  |  of    Thine  |  anger  ||  even 

according  to  Thy  fear  |  so  '  =  |  is  Thy  |  wrath. 

12  So  teach  us  to  |  number  '  our  |  days  ||  that  we  may 

\ply  our  |  hearts  '  =  |  unto  |  wisdom. 

13  Return  ()  |  Lord,  how  \  long  ||  and  let  it  repent  Thee 

con     cerning  |  Thy  '  =  |  servants. 

14  0  satisfy  us  early  j  with  Thy  |  mercy  ||  that  we  may 

rejoice  and  be  |  glad  *  =  |  all  our  j  days. 

1 5  Make  us  glad  according  to  the  clays  wherein  Thou  hast 

af  |  flicted  |  us  ||  and  the  years  where  |  in  we  | 
have4  seen  \  evil. 

16  Let   Thy  work  appear  un  |  to  Thy  !  servants  ||  and 

Thy  |  glory  *  un  |  to  their  |  children. 

17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  |  be  up  |  on 

us  ||  and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our  hands 

upon  us  *  vea  the  work  of  our  hands  es  |  tablish  I 

Thou  '  =  it. 
Glorv  be  to  the  father  |  and  '  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  \  to  the  | 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 

world  without  |  end  '  =  |  A  *  =  |  men. 

755     AT   THE   BAPTISM   OF   INFANTS 

Before  the  Administration 

HTHE  mere}'  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting upon  |  them  that  |  fear  Him  !|  and  His 
righteousness  |  unto  |  children's  |  children. 

2     To  such  as  |  keep  His  |  covenant  ||  and  to  those  that 
remember  His  com  |  mancl  *  =  |  ments  to  I  do  them. 

■3     He  shall  feed  His  flock  |  like  a  |  shepherd  ||  He  shall 
gather  the  lambs  with  His  arm  and    carry  *  them  | 
in  His  |  bosom. 
1     Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  Me  and  for     bid 
them  |  not  ||  for  of    such  '  is  the  |  kingdom  '  of 
heaven. 

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After  the  Administration 

5  Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  |  water  '  up  |  on  you  1 1  and 

ye  shall  |  be  '  =  |  clean : 

6  A  new  heart  also  \  will  I  |  give  you  1 1  and  a  new  spirit  \ 

will  I  |  put  with  |  in  you, 

7  And  I  will  take  away  the  stony  heart  |  out  of  *  your  j 

flesh  ||  and  /  will  |  give  you  a  |  heart  of  |  flesh. 

8  I  will  pour  my  Spirit  up  |  on  thy  |  seed  ||  and  My  | 

blessing  *  up  |  on  thine  [  offspring: 

9  And  they  shall  spring  up  as  a  |  mong  the  |  grass  ||  as 

willows  |  by  the  |  water  |  courses. 
10     For  the  promise  is  unto  you  and  |  to  your  |  children 

and  to  all  that  are  afar  off  *  even  as  many  as  the 

Lord  our  |  God  shall  |  call. 
Glory  be  to  the  father  |  and  *  to  the  |  Son  1 1  and  |  to  the 

Holy  |  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be 

world  without  I  end  '  =  I  A  "  =  I  men. 


directions  for  Chanting 

1  Chants  consist  of  two  distinct  divisions:  one  portion  is  recited, 
the  other  portion  is  sung. 

2  The  words  from  the  commencement  of  each  verse  and  half-verse 
up  to  the  accented  syllable,  which  is  printed  in  italics,  are  called  the 
Recitation,  and  should  be  recited  smoothly,  and  without  undue  haste. 

3  On  reaching  the  accented  syllable,  and  beginning  with  it,  the 
music  of  the  chant  commences,  in  strict  time  (a  tempo),  the  upright 
strokes  corresponding  to  the  bars.  The  Recitation  must  therefore  be 
considered  as  outside  the  chant,  and  may  be  of  any  length.  The 
note  on  which  the  Recitation  is  made  is  called  the  Reciting-note. 

4  If  there  is  no  syllable  after  that  which  is  accented,  the  accented 
syllable  must  be  held  for  one  whole  bar  or  measure. 

5  An  asterisk  (*)  is  a  direction  to  take  breath.  Other  stops  (,  ;) 
must  be  attended  to,  as  in  good  reading. 

6  As  the  accent  holds  the  position  of  the  first  beat  of  the  first  bar, 
it  is  unnecessary  to  sing  it  louder  than  any  of  the  words  recited:  its 
position,  musically,  will  give  it  quite  enough  emphasis. 

*7  Final  ed  is  always  to  be  pronounced  as  a  separate  syllable. 

8  The  expression  "  2nd  part  "  indicates  that  the  verse  so  marked 
is  to  be  sung  to  the  second  half  of  a  double  chant,  when  such  chant 
is  used. 


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SELECTION   1 

Psalm    1 

1  BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord;  and  in  his 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season;  his  leaf 
also  shall  not  wither;  and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

4  The  ungodly  are  not  so:  but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  driveth  away. 

5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment, 
nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

6  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous:  but 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  2 

7  WHY  do  the  heathen  rage,  and  the  people  imagine 
a  vain  thing? 

8  The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together,  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his 
Anointed,  saying, 

9  Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 

10  He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh:  the  Lord 
shall  have  them  in  derision. 

1  1  Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex 
them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

12  Yei  have  I  set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

13  I  will  declare  the  decree:  the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
Thou  art  my  Son;  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

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14  Ask  of  me,  and  J  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
inheritance4,  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy 
possession. 

15  Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  oi  iron;  thou  shalt 
dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

16  Be  wise  now  therefore,  0  ye  kings:  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

17  Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

18  Kiss  the  Son.  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from  the 
way,  when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little.  Blessed  are  all 
they  thai  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Psalm  4 

19  HEAR  me  when  I  call,  0  God  of  my  righteousness: 

thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress;  have  mercy 
upon  me.  and  hear  my  prayer. 

20  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory  into 
shame?   how  long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek  after  leasing'.' 

21  But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  himself:  the  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto  him. 

22  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not:  commune  with  your  own 
heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 

23  Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

24  There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any  good? 
Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

25  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more  than  in  the 
time  that  their  corn  and  their  wine  increased. 

26  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep:  for  thou, 
Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

SELECTION   2 

Psalm  5  :  1 — 7 

1  GIVE  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord,  consider  my  meditation. 

2  Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry.  my  King,  and  my 
God:  for  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord;  in  the 
morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

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4  For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wickedness: 
neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

5  The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight:  thou  hatest  all 
workers  of  iniquity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing:  the  Lord 
will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

>ut  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the  multi- 
tude of  thy  mercy:  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  thy 
holy  temple. 

Psalm  8 

8  0  LORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  earth!  who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

9  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength  because  of  thine  enemies,  that  thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

10  When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  th 
the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  ordained; 

11  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him?  and  the 
son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him? 

12  For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the  angels, 
and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

13  Thou  maclest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  thy  hands;  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet: 

14  All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field; 

15  The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  whatso- 
ever passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

18  0  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
earth! 

Psalm   1 1 

17  IN  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust:  how  say  ye  to  my  soul, 
il<  e  as  a  bird  to  your  mountain? 

18  For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow,  they  make  ready 
their  arrow  upon  the  string,  that  they  may  privily  shoot  at 
the  upright  in  heart. 

11)  If  the  foundations  be  destroyed,  what  can  the  right- 
eous do? 

20   Ti  ;    in  his  holy  temple,  the  Lord's  throne  is 

in  heaven:  his  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids  try,  the  children  of 
men. 

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THE   PSALTER 


21  The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous:  but  the  wicked  and 
him  that  lov<  th  violence  Ins  soul  hateth. 

22  Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brim- 
stone, and  a  horrible  tempest :  this  shall  be  the  portion  of 
their  cup. 

23  For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness;  his 
countenance  doth  behold  the  upright. 


SELECTION  3 

Psalm   13 

1  HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  0  Lord?  for  ever?  how 
long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from  me? 

2  How  long  shall  I  take  counsel  in  my  soul,  having  sorrow 
in  my  heart  daily?  how  long  shall  mine  enemy  be  exalted 
over  me? 

3  Consider  and  hear  me,  0  Lord  my  God:  lighten  mine 
eyes,  lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him; 
and  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I  am  moved. 

5  But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy;  my  heart  shall  rejoice 
in  thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  dealt  bounti- 
fully with 

Psalm   15 

7  LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle?  who  shall 
dwell  in  thy  holy  hill9 

8  He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteousness, 
and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

9  He  that  baekbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth 
evil  to  his  neighbor,  nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against  his 
neighbor. 

10  In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned;  but  he 
honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord.  He  that  sweareth  to 
his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

11  He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor 
taketh  reward  against  the  innocent.  He  that  doeth  these 
things  shall  never  be  moved. 

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THE   PSALTER 


Psalm   16 

12  PRESERVE  me,  O  God:  for  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 

13  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  Lord:  my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  the<  : 

14  But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the 
excellent,  in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

15  Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  that   hasten   at 
another  god:  their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer, 
nor  take  up  their  names  into  my  lips. 

16  The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of  my 
cup:  thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

17  The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places;  yea, 
I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

18  I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel:  my 
reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

19  I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me:  because  he  is 
at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

20  Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth: 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

21  For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell;  neither  wilt 
thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

22  Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life:  in  thy  presence  is 
fulness  of  joy;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for 
evermore. 

SELECTION  4 

Psalm   17  :  1-9,  15 

1  HEAR  the  right,  0  Lord,  attend  unto  my  cry,  give  ear 
unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence;  let 
thine  eyes  behold  the  things  that  are  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved  mine  heart;  thou  hast  visited  me  in 
the  night;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find  nothing:  I  am 
purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not  transgress. 

4  Concerning  the  works  of  men,  by  the  word  of  thy  lips 
1  have  kept  me  from  the  paths  of  the  destroyer. 

.1  Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  thai  my  footsteps  slip 
not 

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THE   PSALTER 


6  I  have  called  upon  thee,  for  thou  wilt  hear  me,  1 1  (lod: 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  hear  my  speech. 

7  Show   thy   marvellous   loving-kindness,    0   thou   that 

savest  by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust  in  thee 
from  those  that  rise  up  against  them. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye,  hide  me  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings. 

9  From  the  wicked  that  oppress  me,   from  my  deadly 
enemies,  who  compass  me  about. 

10  As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness: 
I  shall  be  satisfied,  when  I  awake,  with  thy  likeness. 


Psalm  18  :  1  -  19 

11  I  WILL  love  thee,  0  Lord,  my  strength. 

12  The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my  de- 
liverer; my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust;  my 
buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my  high  tower. 

13  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worth}'  to  be  praised: 
.all  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

14  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  floods 
of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

15  The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about:  the  sni 
of  death  prevented  me. 

16  In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried  unto 
my  God:  he  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple,  and  my  cry 
came  before  him,  even  into  his  ears. 

17  Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled:  the  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken,  because  he  was 
wroth. 

18  There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils,  and  fire 
out  of  his  mouth  devoured:  coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

19  He  1  lowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down:  and  dark- 
ness was  under  his  feet. 

20  And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly:  yea.  he  did 
fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

21  He  made  darkrn  icrel  place;  his  pavilion  round 
about  him  were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 

22  At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick  clouds 
passed,  hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 


THE   PSALTER 


23  The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  voice;  hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

24  Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them;  and 
he  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

25  Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the  founda- 
tions of  the  world  were  discovered  at  thy  rebuke,  O  Lord, 
at  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  thy  nostrils. 

26  He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me,  he  drew  me  out  of 
many  waters. 

27  He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy,  and  from 
them  which  hated  me:  for  they  were  too  strong  for  me. 

28  They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity:  but 
the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

29  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place ;  he  delivered 
me,  because  he  delighted  in  me. 


SELECTION    5 

Psalm  18  :  25-35 

1  WITH  the  merciful  thou  wilt  show  thyself  merciful; 
with  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  show  thyself  upright; 

2  With  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure;  and  with  the 
fro  ward  thou  wilt  show  thyself  froward. 

3  For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people;  but  wilt  bring 
down  high  looks. 

4  For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle:  the  Lord  my  God  will 
enlighten  my  darkness. 

5  For  by  thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop;  and  by  my 
God  have  I  leaped  over  a  wall. 

6  As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect:  the  word  of  the  Lord 
is  tried:  he  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust  in  him. 

7  For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord?  or  who  is  a  rock  save 
our  God? 

8  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength,  and  maketh 
my  way  perfect. 

1)  He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds'  feet,  and  set  loth  me  upon 
my  high  places. 

10  He  teacheth  my  hands  to  war,  so  that  a  bow  of  steel 
is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

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THE   PSALTER 


11    Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salvation: 
and  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up,  and  thy  gentle] 
de  me  great. 


Psalm  19 

12  THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;  and  the 
firmament  showeth  his  handywork. 

13  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night  unto  night 
showeth  knowledge. 

14  There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where  their  voice  is 
not  heard. 

15  Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth,  and  their 
words  to  the  end  of  the  world.  In  them  hath  he  set  a  taber- 
nacle for  the 

16  Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber, 
andjrejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

17  His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and  his 
circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it:  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the 
heat  thereof. 

18  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul:  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise 
the   simple. 

19  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart:  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening 
the  eyes. 

20  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

21  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much 
fine  gold:  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

22  Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned:  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

23  Who  can  understand  his  errors?  cleanse  thou  me  from 
secret  faults. 

24  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins; 
let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me:  then  shall  I  be  upright, 
and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  transgression. 

25  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength,  and 
my  redeemer. 

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THE   PSALTER 


SELECTION   6 

Psalm  20 

1  THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble;  the  name  of 
the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee; 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Zion; 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept  thy  burnt 
sacrifice; 

4  Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart,  and  fulfil  all 
thy  counsel. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  name  of  our 
God  we  will  set  up  our  banners:  the  Lord  fulfil  all  thy 
petitions. 

6  Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  his  anointed;  he  will 
hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven  with  the  saving  strength  of 
his  right  hand. 

7  Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses:  but  we  will 
remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down  and  fallen:  but  we  are  risen, 
and  stand  upright. 

9  Save,  Lord:  let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 

Psalm  23 

10  THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd;  I  shall  not  want. 

11  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures:  he 
leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

12  He  restoreth  my  soul:  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

13  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  thou  art  with  me;  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

14  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies:  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil;  my  cup 
runneth  over. 

15  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life:  and  1  will  dwell  in  thehouseof  the  Lord 
for  ever. 


THE   PSALTER 


Psalm  24 

16  THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,   and  the  fulness  thereof; 
the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

17  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  established 
it  upon  the  floods. 

18  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord?  or  who  shall 
stand  in  his  holy  place? 

19  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart;  who  hath 
not  lifted  Up  Ins  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully. 

20  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  rig 
tiess  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

21  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him,  that  seek 
thy  face,  0  Jacob. 

22  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  and  be  ye  lifted  up 
erlasting  doors;  and  the  Kino-  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

23  Who  is  this  King  of  glory?     The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

24  Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  even  lift  them  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

25  Who  is  this  King  of  glory?     The  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 


SELECTION  7 

Psalm  25 

1  UNTO  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

2  ()  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee:  let  me  not  be  ashamed,  let 
not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

3  Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  he  ashamed:  let  tl 
shamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

4  Show  me  thy  ways,  0  Lord:  teach  me  thy  paths. 

5  Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me:  foi  thou  art  the 

[vation;  on  thee  do  1  wait  all  the  day. 

6  Remember,  ( )  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy  loving- 
kindnesses;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

7  Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions: according  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me  for 
thy  goodness*  sake,  ()  Lord. 


THE   PSALTER 


8  Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord:  therefore  will  he  teach 
sinners  in  the  way. 

9  The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment:  and  the  meek  will 
he  teach  his  way. 

10  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  unto 
such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

11  For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  mine  iniquity; 
for  it  is  great. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord?  him  shall  he 
teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

11*    His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease;  and  his  seed  -hall  inherit 
(Ik1  earth. 

14  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him; 
and  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 

15  Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord;  for  he  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

18   Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me;  for  I 
am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

17  The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged:  ()  bring  thou 
me  out  of  my  distresses. 

18  Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain;  and  forgive 
all  my  sins. 

19  Consider  mine  enemies;  for  they  are  many;  and  they 
hate  me  wTith  cruel  hatred. 

20  ( )  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let  me  not  be  ashamed ; 
for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me;  for  I  wait 
on  thee. 

22  Redeem  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 


SELECTION   8 

Psalm  26  :  8-12 

1  LORD,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  thine  honor  dwelleth. 

2  (lather  not  my  soul  with  sinners,  nor  my  life  with  bloody 
men : 

3  Iti  whose  hands  is  mischief,  and  their  right  hand  is  full 
of  bribes. 


THE   PSALTER 


4  Bui  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  in  mine4  integrity:  redeem 
me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

5  My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place:  in  the  congregations 
will  1  bless  the  Lord. 


Psalm  27 

6  THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation;  whom  shall 
I  fear?  the  Loud  is  the  strength  of  my  life;  of  whom  shall  1 
be  afraid9 

7  When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
erune  upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh,  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

8  Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart 
shall  not  fear:  though  war  should  rise  against  me,  in  this 
will  I  be  confident. 

9  (hie  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek 
after;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days 
of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  inquire 
in  his  tempi.'. 

10  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 
pavilion:  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me; 
he  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

11  And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me:  therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  taber- 
nacle sacrifices  of  joy;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord. 

12  Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice:  have  mercy 
also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

13  When  thou  saidst,  Seel;  ye  my  face;  my  heart  said 
unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  s< 

14  Hide  not  thy  lace  far  from  me;  put  not  thy  servant 
away  in  anger:  thou  hast  been  my  help;  leave  me  not, 
neither  forsake  me,  0  God  of  my  salvation. 

15  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me,  then  the 
Lord  will  take  me  up. 

16  Teach  me  thy  way,  0  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  a  plain 
path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

17  I  teliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of  mine  enemies:  for 
false  witnesses  are  risen  up  against  me,  and  Mich  as  breathe 
out  cruelty. 

579 


THE   PSALTER 


18  I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  goodness 
of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

19  Wait  on  the  Lord:  be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall 
Lgthen  thine  heart:  wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

Psalm  28  :  6-9 

20  BLESSED  be  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

21  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield;  my  heart 
trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped:  therefore  my  heart  greatly 
rejoiceth;  and  with  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

22  The  Lord  is  their  strength,  and  he  is  the  saving  strength 
of  his  anointed. 

23  Save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  inheritance:  feed 
them  also,  and  lift,  them  up  for  ever. 


SELECTION  9 

Psalm  29 

1  GIVE  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  give  unto  the  Lord 
glory  and  strength. 

2  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name; 
worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

3  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters:  the  God  of 
glory  thundereth:  the  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 

4  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful;  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars;  yea,  the 
Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf;  Lebanon  and 
Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Loud  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 

8  The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness:  the  Lord 
shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 

(.)  The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to  calve,  and 
discovereth  the  forests:  and  in  his  temple  doth  every  one 
speak  of  his  glory. 


580 


THE   PSALTER 


10  The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood;  yea,  the  Lord  sittetb 
King  for  ever. 

11  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people;  the  Lord 
will  blc^s  his  people  with  peace. 

Psalm  30 

12  I  WILL  extol  thee,  0  Lord;  for  thou  hast  lifted  me 

up,  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 

13  0  Lord  my  God,  I  eried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hasl 
healed  me. 

14  O  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the  grave: 
thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go  down  to  the  pit. 

15  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his,  and  give  thanks 
at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

16  For  his  anger  endureth  but  a  moment;  in  his  favor  is 
life:  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh  in  the 
morning. 

17  And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be  moved. 

18  Lord,  by  thy  favor  thou  hast  made  my  mountain  to 
stand  strong:  thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was  troubled. 

19  I  cried  to  thee,  0  Lord;  and  unto  the  Lord  I  made 
supplication. 

20  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down  to  the 
pit?     Shall  the  dust  praise  thee?  shall  it  declare  thy  truth? 

21  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me:  Lord,  be 
thou  my  helper. 

22  Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dancing: 
thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with  gladness: 

23  To  the  end  thai  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  thee, 
and  not  be  silent.  O  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee  for  ever. 

SELECTION   10 

Psalm  31  :  1-5,  15-16,  19-24 

1  IN  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust;  let  me  never  be 
ashamed:  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Bow  down  thine  car  to  me;  deliver  me  speedily:  be  thou 

my  strong  rock,  for  a  house  of  defence  to  save  me. 

581 


THE   PSALTER 


3  For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress;  therefore  for 
thy  name's  sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me. 

4  Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily  for 
me:  for  thou  art  my  strength. 

5  Into  thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit :  thou  hast  redeemed 
me,  0  Lord  God  of  truth. 

6  My  times  are  in  thy  hand :  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of 
mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

7  Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant:  save  me  for 
thy  mercies'  sake. 

8  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid  up 
for  them  that  fear  thee;  which  thou  hast  wrought  for  them 
that  trust  in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men ! 

9  Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence  from 
the  pride  of  man :  thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion 
from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

10  Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  for  he  hath  showed  me  his  mar- 
vellous kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

11  For  I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before  thine 
eyes:  nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  supplica- 
tions when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

12  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints:  for  the  Lord 
preserveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifully  rewardeth  the  proud 
doer. 

13  Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

Psalm  32 

14  BLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven,  whose 
sin  is  covered. 

15  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth 
not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

16  When  I  kept  silence,  my  bones  waxed  old  through  my 
roaring  all  the  day  long. 

17  For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me: 
my  moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 

18  I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  iniquity 
have  I  not  hid.  I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto 
the  Lord;  and  thou  forgavesl  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

582 


THE   PSALTER 


19  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto  thee 
in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found:  surely  in  the  floods  of 

great  waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

20  Thou  art  my  hiding  place;  thou  shall   preserve  me 

from  trouble;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

21  I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  which 
thou  shalt  go:  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

22  Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have  no 
understanding:  whose  mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and 
bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

23  Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked:  but  lie  that 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

21  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous:  and 
shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart, 

SELECTION   11 

Psalm  33 

1  REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  0  ye  righteous:  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp:  sing  unto  him  with  the 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

3  Sing  unto  him  a  new  song;  play  skilfully  with  a  loud 
noise. 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right;  and  all  his  works  are 
done  in  truth. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment:  the  earth  is 
full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made;  and 
all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  a  heap: 
he  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord:  let  all  the  inhabitants 
of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought:  he  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none  effect. 

583 


THE   PSALTER 


11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever,  the  thoughts 
of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 

12  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord;  and  the 
people  whom  lie  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inheritai 

13  The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven;  he  beholdeth  all  the 
sons  of  men. 

14  From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh  upon  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

15  He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike;  he  considereth  all 
their  works. 

16  There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a  host:  a 
mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much  strength. 

17  An  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety:  neither  shall  he 
deliver  any  by  his  great  strength. 

18  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy; 

19  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  keep  them 
alive  in  famine. 

20  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  :  he  is  our  help  and  our 
shield. 

21  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him,  because  we  have 
trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

22  Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  according  as  we 
hope  in  thee. 

SELECTION   12 

Psalm  34 

1  I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times:  his  praise  shall 
continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord:  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  ()  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  his  name 
together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered  me 
from  all  my  fears. 

5  They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened:  and  their 
s  were  not  ashamed. 

6  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and 
saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

584 


THE  PSALTEB 


7  The  E  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

8  ()  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good:  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints:  for  there  is  no  want  to 
them  that  fear  him. 

10  The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger:  but  they 
that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and  loveth  many 
days,  that  he  maj  od? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking 
guile. 

14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his 
ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

16  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  i  them  that  do  evil,  to 
cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and  de- 
livereth them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken  heart ; 
and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

19  Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous:  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones:  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

21  Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked:  and  they  that  hate  the 
righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants:  and  none 
of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 

Psalm  36  :  5-10 

23  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens;  and  thy  faith- 
fulness reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

24  Thy  righteousness  i-  like  the  great  mountains;  thy 
judgments  are  a  great  deep:  0  Lord,  thou  prt  man 
and  beast. 

25  How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  0  God!  therefore 
the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy 
wings. 


THE   PSALTER 


26  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness  of 
thy  house;  and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river  of 
thy  pleasures. 

27  For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life:  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

28  O  continue  thy  loving-kindness  unto  them  that  know 
thee;  and  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 


SELECTION   13 

Psalm  37  : 1-9,  23-40 

1  FRET  not  thyself  because  of  evildoers,  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity. 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and 
wither  as  the  green  herb. 

3  Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good;  so  shalt  thou  dwell  in 
the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ;  and  he  shall  give  thee 
the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust  also  in  him; 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the  light, 
and  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him :  fret  not 
thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because 
of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

8  Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath:  fret  not  thyself 
in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

9  For  evildoers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that  wait  upon 
the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

10  The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord: 
and  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

11  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  east  down:  for 
the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

12  1  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old;  yet  have  1  not 
seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread. 

i  3     lie  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendet  h  :  and  his  seed  is  blessed. 
1  i    I  >epar1  from  evil,  and  do  good;  and  dwell  for  evermore. 

586 


THE   PSALTER 


15  For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment,  and  forsaketh  not  his 
saints;  they  are  preserved  for  ever:  but  the  seed  of  the  wicked 
shall  be  cut  off. 

16  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell  therein 
for  ever. 

17  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom,  and  his 
tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 

18  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart;  none  of  his  ste]  s 
shall  slide. 

19  The  wicked  watcheth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh  to 
slay  him. 

20  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

21  Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he  shall 
exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land:  when  the  wicked  are  cut  off, 
thou  shalt  see  it. 

22  I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power,  and  spreading 
himself  like  a  green  bay  tree. 

23  Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was  not:  yea,  I  sought 
him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 

24  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright:  for 
the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

25  But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together: 
the  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

26  But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord:  he 
is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

27  And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them:  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save  them,  because 
they  trust  in  him. 


SELECTION   14 

Psalm  39 

1  I  SAID,  T  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  sin  not  with 
my  tongue:  I  will  keep  my  mouth  with  a  bridle,  while  the 
wicked  is  before  me. 

2  I  was  dumb  witli  silence,  I  held  my  peace,  even  from 
good;  and  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 

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THE   PSALTER 


3  My  heart  was  hot  within  me,  while  I  was  musing  the 
fire  burned :  then  spake  I  with  my  tongue, 

4  Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure  of 
my  days,  what  it  is;  that  I  may  know  how  frail  1  am. 

5  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  handbreadth; 
and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee:  verily  every  man  at 
his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity. 

6  Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show:  surely  they 
are  disquieted  in  vain:  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth 
not  who  shall  gather  them. 

7  And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for?  my  hope  is  in  thee. 

8  Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions:  make  me  not 
the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 

9  I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth;  because  thou 
didst  it. 

10  Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me:  I  am  consumed  by 
the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

11  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  iniquity, 
thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a  moth :  surely 
every  man  is  vanity. 

12  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my  cry; 
hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears:  for  I  am  a  stranger  with 
thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

13  O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength,  before  I  go 
hence,  and  be  no  more. 


Psalm  40  :  1-13,  16-17 

14  I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord;  and  he  inclined 
unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

15  He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  an  horrible  pit,  out  of 
the  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  established 
my  goings. 

16  And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  praise 
unto  our  Clod:  many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  trust  in 
t  lie  Lord. 

17  Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust, 
and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

18  Many,  ()  Loud  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works  which 
thou  hast  done,  and  \\\y  thoughts  which  an-  tons-ward: 

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19  They  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee:  if 
I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them,  they  are  more  than  can 
be  numbered. 

20  Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  didst  not  desire;  mine  i 
hast  thou  opened:  burnt  offering  and  sin  offering  hast  thou 
not  required. 

21  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come:  in  the  volume  of  the  book  it 
i.-  w  ritten  i^  me, 

22  I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  ()  my  God:  yea,  thy  law  is 
within  my  heart. 

23  I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  eongr< 
tion:  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  0  Lord,  thou  know 

24  I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart : 
I  have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation:  I  have 
not  concealed  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  from  the 
-     at  congregation. 

25  Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  0 
Lord:  let  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  continually 
preserve  me. 

26  For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about: 
mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  I  am  not 
able  to  look  up:  they  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  mine  head: 
therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

27  Be  pleased,  0  Lord,  to  deliver  me:  0  Lord,  make 
•  to  help  me. 

28  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  thee: 
let  Mich  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually,  The  Lord  be 
magnified. 

29  But  I  am  poor  and  needy:  yet  the  Lord  thinketh  upon 
me:  thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer:  make  no  tarrying, 
O  my  God. 


SELECTION    15 

Psalm  42 

1  AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks,  so  panteth 

my  soul  after  thee.  ( )  ( Sod. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God:  when 

shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God? 

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THE   PSALTER 


3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while 
they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 

4  When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul  in 
me:  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I  went  with  them  to 
the  house  of  God,  with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a 
multitude  that  kept  holyday. 

5  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  in  me?  hope  thou  in  God:  for  I  shall  yet 
praise  him  for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

6  0  my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me:  therefore 
will  I  remember  thee  from  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  of  the 
Hermonites,  from  the  hill  Mizar. 

7  Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  waterspouts: 
all  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over  me. 

8  Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness  in  the 
daytime,  and  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my 
prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

9  I  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast  thou  forgotten  me? 
why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of  the  enemy? 

10  As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  reproach 
me;   while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 

11  Why  art  thou  cast  dowTn,  O  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  thou  in  God:  for  I  shall 
yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and 
my  God. 

Psalm  43 

12  JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against  an  un- 
godly nation:  O  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  unjust  man. 

13  For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength:  why  dost  thou 
east  me  off?  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression 
of  the1  enemy? 

14  ()  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth:  let  them  lead  me; 
let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy  tabernacles. 

15  Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my 
exceeding  joy;  y(>a,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  thee,  0  God 
my  ( rod. 

16  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul0  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me9  hope  in  God:  for  I  shall  vet 
praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

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THE    PSALTEB 


Psalm  44  :  1-8 

17  WE  have  heard  with  our  ears,   0   God,  our  fath< 
have  told  us,  what  work  thou  didst  in  their  days,  in  the  times 
of  old. 

18  How  thou  didst  drive  out  the  heathen  with  thy  hand, 
and  plant-;  (1st  them;  how  thou  didst  afflict  the  people,  and 

hem  out. 

19  For  they  got  not  the  land  in  possession  by  their  own 
sword,  neither  did  their  own  arm  save  them:  but  thy 
right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy  countenance1, 
because  thou  hadst  a  favor  unto  them. 

20  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God:  command  deliverances 
for  Jacob. 

21  Through  thee  will  we  push  down  our  enemies:  through 
thy  name  will  we  tread  them  under  that  rise  up  againsl 
us. 

22  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my  bow,  neither  shall  my  sword 
save  me. 

23  But  thou  hast  saved  me  from  our  enemies,  and  hast 
put  them  to  shame  that  hated  us. 

24  In  God  we  boast  all  the  day  long,  and  praise  thy  name 
for  ever. 


SELECTION   16 

Psalm  45 

1  MY  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter:  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King:  my  tongue  is 
the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 

2  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men:  grace  is 
poured  into  thy  lips:  therefore  God  hath  blessed  thee  for 
ever. 

3  Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  0  most  Mighty,  with 
thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

4  And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously  because  of  truth 
and  meekness  and  righteousness;  and  thy  right  hand  shall 
teach  thee  terrible  thi 

5  Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  king's 
enemies;   whereby  the  people  fall  under  thee. 

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THE   PSALTER 


6  Thy  throne,  ()  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

7  Thou    iovest    righteousness,    and    hatest    wickecbu 
therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladi  >ve  thy  fellows. 

8  All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  and  aloes,  and  cassia,  out 
of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have  made  thee  glad. 

9  Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  honorable  women: 
upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  gold  of 
Ophir. 

10  Hearken,  0  daughter,  and  consider,  and  incline  thine 
ear;    forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's  house; 

11  So  shall  the  King  greatly  desire  thy  beauty:  for  he 
is  thy  Lord;    and  worship  thou  him. 

12  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift; 
even  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat  thy  favor. 

13  The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within:  her  cloth- 
ing is  of  wrought  gold. 

14  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  of 
needlework:  the  virgins  her  companions  that  follow  her 
shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

15  With  gladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be  brought: 
they  shall  enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

16  Instead  of  thy  fathers  shall  be  thy  children,  whom 
thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  the  earth. 

17  I  will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered  in  all  genera- 
tions: therefore  shall  the  people  praise  thee  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Psalm  46 

18  GOD  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very  present  help 
in  trouble. 

19  Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved, and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the  midst 
of  the  sea; 

20  Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled, 
though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

21  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad 
the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the 
most   High. 

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THE   PSALTER 


22  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be  moved: 
God  shall  help  her,  and  thai  right  early. 

23  The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved:  he 
ul  tered  hi  -  \  oice,  the  earth  melted. 

24  The  Loud  of  hosts  is  with  us;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

25  Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord,  what  desolations 
he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

26  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth; 
he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder;    he 
burnetii  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

27  Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God:  I  will  be  exalted 
among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

28  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

SELECTION   17 

Psalm  47 

1  0  CLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people;  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

2  For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible;  he  is  a  great  King 
over  all  the  earth. 

3  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

4  He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us,  the  excellency 
of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout,  the  Lord  with  the  sound 
of  a  trumpet. 

6  Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises:  sing  praises  unto  our 
King,   sing  praises. 

7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth:  sing  ye  praises 
with   understanding. 

8  God  reigneth  over  the  heathen:  God  sitteth  upon  the 
throne  of  his  holiness 

9  The  prince-  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even 
the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham:  for  the  shields  of  the 
earth  belong  unto  God;    he  is  greatly  exalted. 

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THE   PSALTER 


Psalm  48 

10  GREAT  is  the  Loud,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  in  the 
city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his  holin<  --. 

11  Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth, 
is  mount  Zion,  on  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great 
King. 

12  God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

13  For,   lo,   the   kings  were   assembled,  they  passed  by 
;  her. 

14  They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled;  they  were  troubled, 
and  hasted  away. 

15  Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and  pain,  as  of  a 
woman  in  travail. 

16  Thou  breakest  the  ships  of  Tarshish  with  an  east  wind. 

17  As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God:  God  will  establish  it 
for  ever. 

18  We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  0  God,  in 
the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

19  According  to  thy  name,  O  God,  so  is  thy  praise  unto 
the  ends  of  the  earth:  thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

20  Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be 
glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

21  Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her:  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 

22  Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces; 
that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

23  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever:  he  will  be 
our  guide  even  unto  death. 


SELECTION   18 

Psalm  51 

1  HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to  thy  loving- 
kindness:  according  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 

2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse 

me  from  my  sin. 

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THE   PSALTER 


3  For  I  acknowledge  my  fan  ions:  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

4  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this 
evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou  mi  .  i  d  when  thou 
speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judg< 

5  Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity;  and  in  sin  did  my 
mother  conceive  me. 

6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts:  and 
in  the  hidden  part  thou  shall  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

7  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean:  wash  me, 
and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness;  that  the  bones 
which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoi 

9  Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

10  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God;  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence;  and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation;  and  uphold 
me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways;  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  bloodguiltiness,  0  God,  thou  God  of 
my  salvation:  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

15  O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips;  and  my  mouth  shall  show 
forth  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice;  else  would  I  give  it: 
thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

17  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit:  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

18  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion:  build  thou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of  right- 
eousness, with  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt  offering:  then 
shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 


595 


THE   PSALTER 


SELECTION   19 

Psalm  53 

1  THE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 
Corrupt  are  they,  and  have1  done  abominable  iniquity:  There 
is  none  that  doeth  good. 

2  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand,  that  did 
seek  God. 

3  Every  one  of  them  is  gone  back:  they  are  altogether 
become  filthy;    there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

4  Have  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge?  who  eat 
up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread:  they  have  not  called  upon 
God. 

5  There  were  they  in  great  fear,  where  no  fear  was:  for 
God  hath  scattered  the  bones  of  him  that  encampeth  against 
thee:  thou  hast  put  them  to  shame,  because  God  hath 
despised  them. 

6  Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of  Zion! 
When  God  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of  his  people,  Jacob 
shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

Psalm  56  :  3-4,  8-13 

7  WHAT  time  I  am  afraid,  I  will  trust  in  thee. 

8  In  God  I  will  praise  his  word,  in  God  I  have  put  my 
trusl ;   I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

9  Thou  tellest  my  wanderings:  put  thou  my  tears  into 
thy  bottle:    are  they  not  in  thy  book? 

10  When  I  cry  unto  thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies  turn 
back:   this  I  know;   for  God  is  for  me. 

11  In  God  will  I  praise  his  word:  in  the  Lord  will  I  praise 
his  word. 

12  In  God  have  I  put  my  trust:  I  will  not  be  afraid  what 
man  can  do  unto  me. 

13  Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  0  God:  I  will  render  praises 
unto  thee. 

14  For  thou  hasl  delivered  my  soul  from  death:  wilt 
not  thou  deliver  my  feel  from  falling,  thai  i  may  walk  before 
God  in  the  light  of  the  living? 

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THi:   PSALTEK 


Psalm  ". 

L5   BE  merciful  unto  m 
for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee:    yea,  in  tin  .   thy 

wings  will  1  make  my  refuge,  until  these  calamities 

16  I  will  cry  unto  I  id  that  per- 
formeth  all  thi 

17  He  shall  -'ill   :  .   and  save  me  from   * 
reproach  of  him  1                              w  me  up.     I  -   d  shall 

itii. 

:    and  I  : 
that  are  set  on  fire,  even  tin    - 

-word, 
lo   Be  thou  exalted  the  lu-a\  •  thy 

>ve  all  the  earth. 

20  They  have  prepared  a  net  for  my  >teps:  my  soul  is 
bowed  down:    they  have 

st  whereof  they  are  fallen  thei 

21  My  heart  is  fix  d,  my  heart  is  fixed:    I  will 
sing  and  give  pra 

22  Awake  up.  my  glory:    awake,  psaltery  and  liar]:-:    I 
3  If  will  awake  eai 

I  will  praise  thee.  0  Lord,  among  the  people:    I  will 
sing  unto  thee  among  the  nati 

24   For  thy  mercy  I    unto  the  he  thy 

truth  unto  the  clou 

Be  thou  exalted.  0  God.  above  the  heavens:    let  tin- 
glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 


SELECTION   20 

Psalm  61 

1  HEAR  my  cry,  I  yer. 

2  From  th<  th  will  I  cry  unto  thee,  when 
my  heart  is  overwhelmed : 

than  I. 

3  For  tho  i  Iter  for  me,  and  a  -        ;      >wer 
from  the  enemy. 


THE  PSALTER 


4  I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever:  I  will  trust  in 
the  covert  of  thy  wing 

5  For  thou,  0  God,  hast  heard  my  vows:  thou  hast  given 
me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  thy  name. 

6  Thou  wilt  prolong  the  king's  life:  and  his  years  as  many 
generations. 

7  He  shall  abide  before  God  for  ever:  O  prepare  mercy 
and  truth,  which  may  preserve  him. 

8  So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thy  name  for  ever,  that  I  may 
daily  perform  my  vows. 

Psalm  62 

9  TRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God :  from  him  eometh 
my  salvation. 

10  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my  defence ; 
I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

11  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  a  man? 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  of  you:  as  a  bowing  wall  shall  ye  be, 
and  as  a  tottering  fence. 

12  They  only  consult  to  cast  him  down  from  his  excellency : 
they  delight  in  lies:  they  bless  with  their  mouth,  but  they 
curse  inwardly. 

13  My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God;  for  my  expecta- 
tion is  from  him. 

14  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation:  he  is  my  de- 
fence;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

15  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory:  the  rock  of  my 
strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

16  Trust  in  him  at  all  times;  ye  people,  pour  out  your 
heart  before  him:   God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

17  Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  mid  men  of  high 
degree  are  a  lie:  to  be  laid  in  the  balance  1 1  j  are  altogether 
lighter  than  vanity. 

18  Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain  in 
robbery:  if  riches  increase,  sel  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

19  ( \o  ire  have  I  heard  tins;  that 
power  belongeth  unto  ( rod. 

20  Also  unto  thee,  <)  Lord,  belongeth  mercy:  for  thou 
render<  s1  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 

598 


THE    PSALTER 


SELECTION   21 

3 

1  0  GOD,  thou  art  my  ( rod;   early  will  I  seek  th< 
soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  tl 

and   thirsty   land,    where    no    wi    i 

2  To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glor  I  .  :.  •  seen  thee 
in  the  sanctuary. 

3  Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life,  my  lips 
shall  praise  thee. 

4  Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live:  I  will  lift  up  my 
hands  in  thy  name. 

5  My  sou!  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness; 
and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lij 

6  When  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed,  and  meditate 
on  thee  in  the  night  watcl 

7  Because  thou  hast  been  my  help,  therefore  in  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

8  My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee:  thy  right  hand 
upholdeth  me. 

9  But  those  that  seek  my  soul,  to  destroy  it,  shall  go  into 
the  lower  parts  of  the  earth. 

10  They  shall  fall  by  the  sword:  they  shall  be  a  portion 
for  foxes. 

11  But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God;  every  one  that 
sweareth  by  him  shall  glory:  but  the  mouth  of  them  that 
speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Psalm  65 

12  PRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Zion:  and  unto 
thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

13  0  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

14  Iniquities  prevail  against  me:  as  for  our  transgressions, 
thou  shall  purge  them  away. 

15  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  cl 

to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  tl 

shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even  of 

thy  holy  temple. 

599 


THE   PSALTER 


16  By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  answer 
us,  ()  God  of  our  salvation;  who  art  the  confidence  of  all 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the 
sea: 

17  Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains; 
being  girded  with  power: 

18  Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of  their 
waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

19  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are  afraid 
at  thy  tokens:  thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning 
and  evening  to  rejoice. 

20  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it :  thou  greatly 
enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water:  thou 
preparest  them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so  provided  for  it. 

21  Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundant^:  thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof :  thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers : 
thou  blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

22  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness;  and  thy 
paths  drop  fatness. 

23  They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness:  and 
the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

24  The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks;  the  valleys  also 
are  covered  over  with  corn;  they  shout  for  joy,  they  also 
sing. 

SELECTION  22 

Psalm  66 

1  MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands: 

2  Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name:  make  his  praise 
glorious. 

3  Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in  thy  works! 
through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies 
submit  themselves  unto  thee. 

4  All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing  unto  thee; 
they  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 

5  Come  and  see  the  works  of  God:  he  is  terrible  in  his 
doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

6  He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land:  they  went  through 
the  flood  on  fool  :    there  did  we  rejoice  in  him. 

GOO 


THE   PSALTER 


7  He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever;  his  eyes  behold  the 
nations:    let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

8  O  bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard: 

9  Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not  our 
feet  to  be  moved. 

10  For  thou,  0  God,  hast  proved  us:  thou  hast  tried  us, 
as  silver  is  tried. 

11  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net;  thou  laidst  affliction 
upon  our  loins. 

12  Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads;  we 
went  through  fire  and  through  water:  but  thou  broughtest 
us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 

13  I  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings:  I  will 
pay  thee  my  vows, 

14  Which  my  lips  have  uttered,  and  my  mouth  hath 
spoken,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

15  I  will  offer  unto  thee  burnt  sacrifices  of  fatlings,  with 
the  incense  of  rams:    I  will  offer  bullocks  with  goats. 

16  Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I  will  declare 
what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

17  I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  he  was  extolled 
with  my  tongue. 

18  If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will  not  hear 
me: 

19  But  verily  God  hath  heard  me;  he  hath  attended  to 
the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

20  Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  67 

21  GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us;  and  cause 
his  face  to  shine  upon  us; 

22  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving- 
health  among  all  nations. 

23  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

24  0  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy:  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations 
upon  earth. 

601 


THE   PSALTER 


25  Lei  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

26  Then  -hall  the  earth  yield  her  increase;  and  God,  even 
own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

27  God  shall  bless  us;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall 
fear  him. 

SELECTION  23 

Psalm  68  :  1-19,  28-29,  31-35 

1  LET  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scattered:  let  them 
also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2  As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away:  as  wax 
melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish  at  the  pres- 
ence of  God. 

3  But  let  the  righteous  be  glad;  let  them  rejoice  before 
God:   yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

4  Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name:  extol  him 
that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  JAH,  and  rejoice 
before  him. 

5  A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widows, 
is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

6  God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families:  he  bringeth  out 
those  which  are  bound  with  chains:  but  the  rebellious  dwell 
in  a  dry  land. 

7  O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  people, 
when  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness; 

8  The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the  pres- 
ence of  God :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the  presence  of 
God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

9  Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain,  whereby  thou 
didst  confirm  thine  inheritance,  when  it  was  weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein:  thou,  O  God, 
hast  prepared  of  thy  goodness  for  the  poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word:    great  was  the  company  of 
that  published  it. 

12  Kings  of  did  flee  apace:  and  she  that  tarried 
at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be 
as  the  wings  of  a  dove  covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers 
with  yellow  gold. 

602 


THE   PSALTER 


14  When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  in  it,  it  was  white 

as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  The  hill  of  God  is  as  the  hill  of  Bashan;  a  high  hill  as 
the  hill  of  Bashan. 

16  Why  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  the  hill  which  God 
desireth  to  dwell  in;   yea,  the  Lord  will  dwell  in  it  for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thou-  en  thou- 
sands of  angels:   the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai,  in 
holy  place. 

18  Thou  1:  ided  on  high,  thou  hasl  led  captivity 
captive:  thou  ha  ived  gifts  for  men;  yea,  for  the 
rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  amonj 

19  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits, 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

20  Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength:  strengthen, 
O  God,  that  which  thou  hast  wrought  for  us. 

21  Because  of  thy  temple  at  Jerusalem  shall  kings  bring 
presents  unto  thee. 

22  Princes  shall  come  out  of  Egypt;  Ethiopia  shall  soon 
stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

23  Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth;  0  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord; 

24  To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens,  which 
were  of  old;  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and  that  a  mighty 
voice. 

25  Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God:  his  excellency  is  over 
Israel,  and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

26  0  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places:  the 
God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people.     Blessed  be  God. 

SELECTION  24 

Psalm  70 

1  MAKE  haste,  0  God,  to  deliver  me;  make  haste  to 
help  me,  0  Lord. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek  after 
my  soul:  let  them  he  turned  backward,  and  put  to  confusion, 
that  desire  my  hurt. 

603 


THE   PSALTER 


3  Let  them  be  turned  back  for  a  reward  of  their  shame 
that  say,  Aha,  aha. 

4  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  thee: 
and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually,  Let  God 
be  magnified. 

5  Bui  1  am  poor  and  needy:  make  haste  unto  me,  0  God: 
thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer;  O  Lord,  make  no 
tarrying. 

Psalm  71  :  1-5,  8-9,  12,  14-24 

6  IN  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust:  let  me  never  be 
put  to  confusion. 

7  Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to  escape: 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

8  Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  may  con- 
tinually resort:  thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save  me; 
for  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 

9  Deliver  me,  0  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked, 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man. 

10  For  thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  God:  thou  art  my  trust 
from  my  youth. 

11  Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise  and  with  thy 
honor  all  the  day. 

12  Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth. 

13  O  God,  be  not  far  from  me:  O  my  God,  make  haste 
for  my  help. 

14  But  I  will  hope  continually,  and  will  yet  praise  thee 
more  and  more. 

15  My  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousness  and  thy 
salvation  all  the  day;  for  I  know  not  the  numbers  thereof. 

16  1  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God:  I  will  make 
mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even  of  thine  only. 

17  ()  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth:  and 
hitherto  have  I  declared  thy  wondrous  works. 

18  Xow  also  when  I  am  old  and  grayheaded,  O  God, 
forsake  me  not ;  until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this 
generation,  and  thy  power  to  every  one  thai  is  to  come. 

1(.)  Thy  righteousness  also,  ()  God,  is  very  high,  who  hast 
done  great  things:   ()  God,  who  is  like  unto  <!:<  e! 

604 


THE   PSALTER 


20  Thou,  which  hast  showed  me  greal  and  sore  troubles, 
shall  quicken  me  again,  and  shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the 
depths  of  the  earth. 

21  Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness,  and  comfort  me  on 
every  side. 

22  I  will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery,  even  thy 

truth,  O  my  God:    unto  thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp,  0 

thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

23  My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  thee; 
and  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 

24  My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness  all  the 
day  long:  for  they  are  confounded,  for  they  are  brought 
unto  shame,  that  seek  my  hurt. 

SELECTION  25 

Psalm  72 

1  GIVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  O  God,  and  thy  right- 
eousness unto  the  king's  son. 

2  He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteousness,  and  thy 
poor  with  judgment. 

3  The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people,  and  the 
little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

4  He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  he  shall  save  the 
children  of  the  needy,  and  shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon  endure, 
throughout  all  generations. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass: 
.!-  -howers  that  water  the  earth. 

7  In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish;  and  abundance 
of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

8  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from 
the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before  him: 
and  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring  pres- 
ents:   the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

11  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him:  all  nations 
shall  serve  him. 

605 


THE   PSALTER 


12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth;  the 
poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy,  and  shall  save  the 
souls  of  the  needy. 

14  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  violence: 
and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

1 5  And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of  the  gold 
of  Sheba:  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  continually; 
and  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  a  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon  the  top 
of  the  mountains;  the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like  Lebanon: 
and  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of  the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for  ever:  his  name  shall  be 
continued  as  long  as  the  sun:  and  men  shall  be  blessed  in 
him:    ail  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel,  who  only 
doeth  wondrous  things. 

19  And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name  for  ever:  and  let 
the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  glory.     Amen,  and  Amen. 


SELECTION  26 

Psalm  73  :  1-26 

1  TRULY  God  is  good  to  Israel,  even  to  such  as  are  of  a 
clean  heart. 

2  But  as  for  rne,  my  feet  were  almost  gone;    my  steps 
well  nigh  slipped. 

3  For  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I  saw  the  pros- 
perity of  the  wicked. 

4  For  (here  are  no  bands  in  their  death:  but  their  strength 
is  firm. 

5  They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other  men;  neither  are  they 
plagued  like  oilier  men. 

6  Therefore  pride  compasseth   them   about  as  a  chain; 
mce  covereth  them  as  a  garn  ent. 

7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fatness:  they  have  more  than 
•  could  wish. 

8  They    are    corrupt,    and    speak    wickedly    concerning 
oppression:  they  speak  loftily. 


THE   PSALTER 


0   They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens,  and  their 
tongue  walketh  through  the  earth. 

10  Therefore  his  people  return  hither:    and  waters  of  a 
full  cup  are  wrung  out  to  them. 

11  And  tii  How  doth  God  know9  and  is  there 
knowledge  in  the  Most  High? 

12  Behold,  these  are  the  ungodly,   who  prosper  in  the 
world;   they  increase  in  riches. 

13  Verily  I  have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed 
my  hand  in  innocency. 

14  For  all  the  day  long  have  I  been  plagued,  and  chastened 
every  morning. 

! 5    If  I  say,  I  will  speak  thus;  behold,   I  should  offend 
against  the  generation  of  thy  children. 

16  When  I  thought  to  know  this,  it  was  too  painful  for 
me; 

17  Until  I  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God;    then  under- 
stood I  their  end. 

18  Surely  thou  didst  set  them  in  slippery  places:    thou 
edst  them  down  into  destruction. 

19  How  are  they  brought  into  desolation,  as  in  a  moment! 
they  are  utterly  consumed  with  terrors. 

20  As  a  dream  when  one  awaketh;    so,  0  Lord,  when 
thou  awakest,  thou  shalt  despise  their  image. 

21  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  I  was  pricked  in  my 
reins. 

22  So  foolish  was  I,  and  ignorant:  I  was  as  a  beast  before 
thee. 

23  Nevertheless  T  am  continually  with  thee:    thou  hast 
holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

24  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  afterward 
receive  me  to  gl< 

25  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee?  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  besides  thee. 

26  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth:  but  God  is  the  strength 
of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 


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SELECTION  27 

Psalm  77 

1  I  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice,  oven  unto  God 
with  my  voice;   and  he  gave  ear  unto  me. 

2  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord:  my  sore 
ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not:  my  soul  refused  to  be  com- 
forted. 

3  I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled:  I  complained, 
and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

4  Thou  holdest  mine  eyes  waking:  I  am  so  troubled  that 
I  cannot  speak. 

5  I  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  the  years  of  ancient 
times. 

6  I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night:  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart:  and  my  spirit  made  diligent 
search. 

7  Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever?  and  will  he  be  favorable 
no  more? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever?  doth  his  promise  fail 
for  evermore? 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious?  hath  he  in  anger 
shut  up  his  tender  mercies? 

10  And  I  said,  This  is  my  infirmity :  but  I  will  remember 
the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High. 

11  I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord:  surely  I  will 
remember  thy  wonders  of  old. 

12  I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work,  raid  talk  of  thy 
doings. 

13  Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary:  who  is  so  groat 
a  God  as  our  God? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders:  thou  hast 
declared  thy  strength  among  the  people. 

15  Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy  people,  the 
sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  ()  God,  the  waters  saw  thee; 
they  were  afraid:   the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out  water:  the  skies  sent  out  a 
sound:    thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

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18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven:  the  light- 
nings lightened  the  world:  the  earth  trembled  and  shook. 

L9  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in  the  great  wratei  s, 
and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

20  Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a  flock  by  the  hand  of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 

SELECTION   28 

Psalm  80 

1  GIVE  ear,  0  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  leadesl 
Joseph  like  a  flock;  thou  that  dwellest  between  the  cherubim, 
shine  forth. 

2  Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh  stir  up 
thy  strength,  and  come  and  save  us. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God,  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine; 
and  we  shall  be  saved. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry 
against  the  prayer  of  thy  people? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of  tears;  and  givest 
them  tears  to  drink  in  great  measure. 

6  Thou  makest  us  a  strife  unto  our  neighbors:  and  our 
enemies  laugh  among  themselves. 

7  Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts,  and  cause  thy  face  to 
shine;    and  we  shall  be  saved. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt:  thou  hast  cast 
out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  preparedst  room  before  it,  and  didst  cause  it 
to  take  deep  root,  and  it  filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it,  and  the 
boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedars. 

11  She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto  the  sea,  and  her  branches 
unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  broken  down  her  hedges,  so  that 
all  they  which  pass  by  the  way  do  pluck  her9 

13  The  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  waste  it,  and  the  wild 
beast  of  the  field  doth  devour  it. 

14  Return,  we  beseech  thee,  0  God  of  hosts:  look  down 
from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this  vine; 

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15  And  the  vineyard  which  thy  right  hand  hath  planted, 
and  the  branch  that  thou  madest  strong  for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burned  with  fire,  it  is  cut  down:  they  perish  at 
the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand, 
upon  the  son  of  man  whom  thou  madest  strong  for  thyself. 

18  So  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee:  quicken  us,  and  we 
will  call  upon  thy  name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  cause  thy  face 
to  shine;   and  we  shall  be  saved. 

SELECTION  29 

Psalm  84 

1  HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts! 

2  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the 
Lord  :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a  house,  and  the  swallow7 
a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young,  even  thine 
altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwrell  in  thy  house:  they  will 
be  still  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee;  in  wrhose 
heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

6  Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it  a 
well;    the  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

7  They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every  one  of  them 
in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer:  give  ear,  O  God 
of  Jacob. 

\)  Behold,  O  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face  of 
thine  anointed. 

10  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  Hum  a  thousand.  I 
had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than  to 
dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

11  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield:  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory:  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from 
them  that   walk  uprightly. 

12  O  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in 
thee. 

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Psalm  85 

L3  LORD,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land:  thou 
hast  brought  hack  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

14  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people,  thou 
hast  covered  all  their  sin. 

15  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath:  thou  hast  turned 
thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  thine  anger. 

16  Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  cause  thine  anger 
toward  us  to  cease. 

17  Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever?  wilt  thou  draw 
out  thine  anger  to  all  generations? 

IS  Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again:  that  thy  people  may 
rejoice  in  thee? 

19  Show  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

20  I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak:  for  he  will 
speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints:  but  let  them 
not  turn  again  to  folly. 

21  Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him;  that 
glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

22  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together;  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

23  Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth;  and  righteousness 
shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

24  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good;  and  our 
land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

25  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him;  and  shall  set  us 
in  the  way  of  his  steps. 


SELECTION  30 

Psalm  86 

1  BOW  down  thine  ear,  0  Lord,  hear  me:   for  I  am  poor 
and  needy. 

2  Preserve  my  soul;    for  I  am  holy:    ()  thou  my  God, 
save  thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord:   for  I  cry  unto  thee  daily. 

4  Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant:   for  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

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5  For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  read}r  to  forgive;  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  my  prayer;  and  attend  to  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

7  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee:  for  thou 
wilt  answer  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  0  Lord; 
neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  thy  works. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O  Lord;   and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things:  thou 
art  God  alone. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord;  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth: 
unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

12  I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart : 
and  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me:  and  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowTest  hell. 

14  0  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me,  and  the  assem- 
blies of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul;  and  have 
not  set  thee  before  them. 

15  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 
gracious,  longsuffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

16  0  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me;  give  thy 
strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of  thine  handmaid. 

17  Show  me  a  token  for  good;  that  they  which  hate  me 
may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed:  because  thou,  Lord,  hast 
holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 


Psalm  87 

18   HIS  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 
10   The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than  all  the 
dwellings  of  Jacob. 

20  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  0  city  of  God. 

21  I  will  make  mention  of  Rahab  and  Babylon  to  them 
thai  know  me:  behold  Philistia,  and  Tyre,  with  Ethiopia; 
this  man  was  born  there. 

22  And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man  was 
born  in  her:    and  the4  Highest  himself  shall  establish  her. 

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23  The  Lord  shall  count,  when  he  writeth  up  the  people, 
that  this  man  was  bofn  there. 

24  As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments  shall 
be  there:    all  my  springs  are  in  thee. 


SELECTION   31 

Psalm  89  :  1-37 

1  I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever:  with 
my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faithfulness  to  all  genera- 
tions. 

2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever:  thy 
faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very  heavens. 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen,  I  have  sworn 
unto  David  my  servant, 

4  Thy  seed  will  I  establish  for  ever,  and  build  up  thy 
throne  to  all  generations. 

5  And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O  Lord: 
thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

6  For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the  Lord? 
who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened  unto  the 
Lord? 

7  God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints, 
and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  about  him. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto 
?  or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee? 

9  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea:  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

10  Thou  hast  broken  Rahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is  slain; 
thou  hast  scattered  thine  enemies  with  thy  strong  arm. 

11  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine:  as  for 
the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou  hast  founded  thei    . 

12  The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  created  them: 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 

13  Tho  a  mighty  arm:  strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high 
is  thy  right  hand. 

14  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy  throne: 
pcy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

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15  Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound: 
they  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

16  In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day:  and  in  thy 
righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

17  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength:  and  in  thy 
favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

18  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence;  and  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel  is  our  King. 

19  Then  thou  spakest  in  vision  to  thy  Holy  One,  and 
saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty;  I  have 
exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

20  I  have  found  David  my  servant;  with  my  holy  oil 
have  I  anointed  him: 

21  With  whom  my  hand  shall  be  established:  mine  arm 
also  shall  strengthen  him. 

22  The  enemy  shall  not  exact  upon  him;  nor  the  son  of 
wickedness  afflict  him. 

23  And  I  will  beat  down  his  foes  before  his  face,  and 
plague  them  that  hate  him. 

24  But  my  faithfulness  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with  him : 
and  in  my  name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

25  I  will  set  his  hand  also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand  in 
the  rivers. 

.  26   He  shall  cry  unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Father,  my  God, 
and  the  Rock  of  my  salvation. 

27  Also  I  will  make  him  my  firstborn,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

28  My  mercy  will  I  keep  for  him  for  evermore,  and  my 
covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

29  His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endure  for  ever,  and  his 
throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

30  If  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk  not  in  my 
judgments; 

31  If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  com- 
mandments; 

32  Then  will  I  visit  their  transgression  with  the  rod, 
and  their  iniquity  with  stripes. 

33  Nevertheless  my  loving-kindness  will  I  not  utterly 
take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to  fail. 


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34  My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that 
is  gone  out  of  my  lips. 

35  Once  have  i  sworn  by  my  holiness  that  I  will  not  lie 
unto  David. 

36  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  throne  as  the 
sun  before  me. 

37  It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the  moon,  and  as  a 
faithful  witness  in  heaven. 


SELECTION  32 

Psalm  90 

1  LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place  in  all  genera- 
tions. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  and  sayest,  Return, 
ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday 
when  it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

5  Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a  flood;  they  are 
as  a  sleep:  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  groweth 

6  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up;  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

7  For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger,  and  by  thy  wrath 
are  we  troubled. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our  secret  sins 
in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9  For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath:  we  spend 
our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten; 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years,  ye1  is 
their  strength  labor  and  sorrow;  for  it  is  soon  cut  oil,  and 
we  By  away. 

11  Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger?  even  accord- 
ing to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

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12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Return,  O  Lord,  how  long?  and  let  it  repent  thee 
concerning  thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy;  that  we  may  rejoice 
and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

15  Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou  hast 
afflicted  us,  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

16  Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants,  and  thy  glory 
unto  their  children. 

17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us: 
establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us;   yea,  the 

work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 


SELECTION  33 

Psalm  91 

1  HE  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

2  I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my  fortress: 
my  God;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

3  Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  fowler, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4  He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under  his 
wings  shalt  thou  trust:  his  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and 
buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night;  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day; 

6  Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness;  nor 
for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand;   but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

8  Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  wicked. 

9  Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my  refuge, 

the  Most  High,  thy  habitation; 

10  There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither  shall  any  plague 
come  nigh  thy  dwellii 

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11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  k< 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hand.-,  lest  thou  dash 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shall  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I  deliver  him:  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known 
my  name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him:    I  v. il! 
he  with    him   in   trouble;    I    will   deliver   him,    and   b 
him. 

16  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 


SELECTION  34 

PSALxM   92 

1  IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High: 

2  To  show  forth  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning,  and 
thy  faithfulness  every  night, 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
psalteiy;   upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

4  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  work: 
I  will  triumph  in  the  wTorks  of  thy  hands. 

5  0  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works!  and  thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep. 

6  A  brutish  man  knoweth  not;  neither  doth  a  fool  under- 
stand this. 

7  When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all  the 
workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish;  it  is  that  they  shall  be 
dest rove:  1  for  ever: 

8  But  thou,  Lord,  art  most  high  for  evermore. 

9  For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  for,  lo,  thine  <  - 
mies  shall  perish;  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  he 
scattered. 

10  But  my  horn  shalt  thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of  a  unicorn: 
I  shall  he  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

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11  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on  mine  enemies, 
and  mine  ears  shall  hear  my  desire  of  the  wicked  that  rise 
up  against  me. 

12  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree:  he 
shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

13  Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

14  They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age;  they  shall 
be  fat  and  flourishing; 

15  To  show  that  the  Lord  is  upright:  he  is  my  rock, 
and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

Psalm  93 

16  THE  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty;  the 
Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he  hath  girded 
himself:  the  world  also  is  stabiished,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

17  Thy  throne  is  established  of  old:  thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

18  The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice;    the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

19  The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters,  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

20  Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure:  holiness  becometh 
thine  house,  O  Lord,  for  ever. 

SELECTION  35 

Psalm  95 

1  O  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let  us  make  a 
joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and 
make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with  psalms. 

:;  For  (he  Loud  is  a  greal  God,  and  a  greai  King  above 
all  ,i2;o(ls. 

4  In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth:  the  strength 
of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made1  it:  and  his  hands  formed 
the  dry  land. 

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6  O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down:  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  maker. 

7  For  he  is  our  God;  and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand.  To  day  if  ye  will 
hear  his  voice, 

8  Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as 
in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness: 

9  When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and  saw 
my  work. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  heart,  and  they 
have  not  known  my  ways: 

11  Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest. 

Psalm  96 

12  0  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  earth. 

13  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name;  show  forth  his 
salvation  from  day  to  day. 

14  Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  wonders 
among  all  people. 

15  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised:  he 
is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

16  For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols:  but  the 
Lord  made  the  heavens. 

17  Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him:  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

18  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

19  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name: 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

20  0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness:  fear 
before  him,  all  the  earth. 

21  Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth:  the 
world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not  be  moved: 
he  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

22  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad; 
let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

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23  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein:  then 
shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 

24  Before  the  Lord:  for  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to 
judge  the  earth:  he  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness, 
and  the  people  with  his  truth. 

SELECTION  36 

Psalm  97 

1  THE  Lord  reigneth;  let  the  earth  rejoice;  let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

2  ( Jlouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him :  righteousne-< 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne 

3  A  fire  goeth  before  him,  and  burneth  up  his  enemies 
round  about. 

4  His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world:  the  earth  saw, 
and  trembled. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  see  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images,  that 
boast  themselves  of  idols:    worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Zion  heard,  and  was  glad;  and  the  daughters  of  Judah 
rejoiced  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth:  thou  art 
exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil:  he  preserveth  the 
souls  of  his  saints;  he  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked. 

11  Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness  for  the 
upright  in  heart. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous;  and  give  thanks  at 
the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

Psalm  98 

13  0  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;   for  he  hath  done 

marvellous  1  dings :    his  right  hand,  and  liis  holy  arm,  hath 
gotten  him  the  victory. 

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14  The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation:  his  right- 
eousness hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

15  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth  toward 

the  house  of  Israel:    all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

16  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth: 
make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

17  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp;  with  the  harp, 
and  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

18  With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet  make  a  joyful 
noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

19  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

20  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands:  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together 

21  Before  the  Lord;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth: 
with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the  people 
with  equity. 

Psalm  99 

22  THE  Lord  reigneth;  let  the  people  tremble:  he 
sitteth  between  the  cherubim;   let  the  earth  be  moved. 

23  The  Lord  is  great  in  Zion;  and  he  is  high  above  all 
the  people. 

24  Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible  name;  for  it 
is  holy. 

2")  The  king's  strength  also  loveth  judgment;  thou  dost 
establish  equity,  thou  executest  judgment  and  righteousness 
in  Jacob. 

26  Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  foot- 
stool;   for  he  is  holy. 

27  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,-  and  Samuel 
among  them  that  call  upon  his  name;  they  called  upon  the 
Lord,  and  he  answered  them. 

28  He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar:  they  kept 
his  testimonies,  and  the  ordinance  that  he  gave  them. 

29  Thou  answeredst  them,  O  Lord  our  God:  thou  wasl 
a  God  thai  forgavesl  them,  though  thou  tookest  vengeance 
of  their  inventions. 

30  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy  hill; 
for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

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SELECTION  37 

Psalm  100 

1  MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 

2  Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness:  come  before  his  presence 
with  singing. 

3  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God:  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves;  wTe  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

4  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his 
courts  with  praise:  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his 
name. 

5  For  the  Lord  is  good;  his  mercy  is  everlasting;  and 
his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

Psalm  103 

6  BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
bless  his  holy  name. 

7  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits : 

8  Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who  healeth  all  thy 
diseases; 

9  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction;  who  crowneth 
thee  with  loving-kindness  and  tender  mercies; 

10  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things;  so  that 
thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

11  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment  for 
all  that  are  oppressed. 

12  He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  acts  unto 
the  children  of  Israel. 

13  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger,  and 
plenteous  in  mercy. 

14  He  will  not  always  chide:  neither  will  he  keep  his 
anger  for  ever. 

b")  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins;  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

16  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great  is 
his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

17  As  far  as  the  cast  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

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18  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

19  For  he  knoweth  our  frame;  he  remembereth  that  we 
are    dust. 

20  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass:  as  a  flower  of  the 
field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

21  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone;  and  the 
plaee  thereof  shall  know   it  no  more. 

22  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  unto 
children's  children; 

23  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to  those  that  remem- 
ber his  commandments  to  do  them. 

24  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens; 
and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

25  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in  strength, 
that  do  his  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the  voice  of 
his  word. 

26  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye  ministers  of 
his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

27  Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works  in  all  places  of  his 
dominion:    bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 


SELECTION  38 

Psalm  104 

1  BLESS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul.  O  Lord  my  God,  thou 
art  very  great;    thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty. 

2  Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment: 
who  stret chest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain: 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters: 
who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot:  who  walketh  upon  the 
wings  of  the  wind.: 

4  Who  maketh  his  angelsspirit;  his  ministers  a  flaming  lire: 

5  Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it  should 
not   be   removed    for   ever. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment: 
the  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 

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7  At  thy  rebuke  they  fled;  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder 
they  hasted  away. 

8  They  go  up  by  the  mountains;  they  go  down  by  the 
valleys  onto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over; 
that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys,  which  run 
among  the  hills. 

11  They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field:  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their  habi- 
tation, which  sing  among  the  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers:  the  earth 
is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle,  and  herb 
for  the  service  of  man :  that  he  may  bring  forth  food  out  of 
the  earth; 

15  And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man,  and  oil 
to  make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which  strengtheneth 
man's  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap;  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted; 

17  Where  the  birds  make  their  nests:  as  for  the  stork, 
the  fir  trees  are  her  house. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats;  and  the 
rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons:  the  sun  knoweth 
his  going  down. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night:  wherein  all 
the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

21  The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey,  and  seek  their 
meat  from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together, 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labor  until 
the  evening. 

24  ()  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  work--!  in  wisdom 
hasl  thou  made  1  hem  all:   the  earth  is  full  <  i"  thy  rich  S. 

25  So  is  this  greal  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are  things  creep- 
ing innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

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26  There  go  the  ships:  there  is  that  leviathan,  whom  thou 
hast  made  to   play  therein. 

27  These  wait  ail  upon  thee;  that  thou  mayst  give  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

28  That  thou  givest  them  they  gather:  thou  openesl 
thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

29  Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled:  thou  takest 
away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to  their  dust. 

30  Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created:  and 
thou  renewest  the  faee  of  the  earth. 

31  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever:  the 
Loud  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth:  hetoucheth 
the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

33  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live:  I  will  sing 
praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

34  My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet:  I  will  be  glad 
in  the  Lord. 

35  Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth,  and  let 
the  wicked  be  no  more.  Bless  thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION  39 

Psalm  107  :  1-22 

1  O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good:   for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he  hath 
redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,   from  the  east, 
and  from  the  west,  from  the  north,  and  from  the  south. 

4  They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary  way; 
they  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he 
delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

7  And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they  might 
go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 

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THE  PSALTER 


8  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men! 

9  For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry 
soul  with  goodness. 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron; 

11  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God,  and 
contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High: 

12  Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart  with  labor; 
they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 

13  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

14  He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow  of 
death,  and  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 

15  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut  the  bars 
of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Fools  because  of  their  transgression,  and  because  of 
their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

18  Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat;  and  they 
draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 

19  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he 
saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

20  He  sent  his  word,   and  healed  them,   and  delivered 
them  from  their  destructions. 

21  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men! 

22  And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiving, 
and  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 


SELECTION  40 

Psalm  107  :  23-43 

1  THEY  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do  business 
in  great  waters; 

2  These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders  in 
the  deep. 

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THE   PSALTER 


3  For   he   commandeth,   and   raiseth    the   stormy   wind, 

which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

4  They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again  to 
the  depths:  their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 

5  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man, 

and  are  ;it  their  wit's  end. 

6  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he 
bringeth  them  out  of  their  distress* 

7  He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm,  so  that  the  waves  thereof 
are  still. 

8  Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet;  so  he  bringeth 
them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

9  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodne-s, 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men! 

10  Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 

11  He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness,  and  the  water- 
springs  into  dry  ground; 

12  A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the  wickedness  of 
them  that  dwell  therein. 

13  He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water,  and 
dry  ground  into  watersprings. 

14  And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell,  that  they 
may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation; 

15  And  sowr  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards,  which  may 
yield  fruits  of  inert 

16  He  blesseth  them   also,   so  that   they  are  multiplied 
greatly;  and  suffereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

17  Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought   low  through 
oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 

18  He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and  causeth  them 
to  wander  in  the  wilderness,  where  there  is  no  way. 

19  Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction,  and 
maketh  him  families  like  a  flock. 

20  The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice:  and  all  iniquity 
shall  stop  her  mouth. 

21  Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things,  even  they 
shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord. 


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SELECTION   41 

Psalm  110 

1  THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  at  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  strength  out  of 
Zion:  rule  thou  in  the  midst  of  thine  enemies. 

3  Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  thy  power,  in 
the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morning: 
thou  hast  the  dew  of  thy  youth. 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent,  Thou  art  a 
priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 

5  The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand  shall  strike  through  kings 
in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

G  He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen,  he  shall  fill  the  places 
with  the  dead  bodies;  he  shall  wound  the  heads  over  many 
countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way:  therefore  shall 
he  lift  up  the  head. 

Psalm  111 

8  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my 
whole  heart,  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the 
congregation. 

9  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out  of  all  them 
that  have  pleasure  therein. 

10  His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious:  and  his  righteous- 
ness endureth  for  ever. 

11  Pie  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remembered: 
-oKi>  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

12  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him:  he  will 
ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

13  He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works, 
thai  1  e  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

14  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment;  all 
his  commandments  are  sure. 

15  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  uprightness. 

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16  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people:  he  hath  com- 
manded his  covenant  for  ever:  holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

17  The  fear  of  the  Loud  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom:  a 
good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  his  command- 
ments: his  praise  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  112 

18  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth 
the  Lord,  that  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 

19  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth:  the  generation 
of  the  upright  shall  he  blessed. 

20  Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house:  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

21  Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  darkness: 
he  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and  righteous. 

22  A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lendeth:  he  will  guide 
his  affairs  with  discretion. 

23  Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever:  the  righteous 
shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

24  He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings:  his  heart  is  fixed, 
trusting  in  the  Lord. 

25  His  heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be  afraid,  until 
he  see  his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

26  He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor;  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever;  his  horn  shall  be  exalt ed 
with  honor. 

27  The  wicked  shall  see  it,  and  be  grieved;  he  shall  gnash 
with,  his  teeth,  and  melt  away:  the  desire  of  the  wicked  shall 
perish. 

SELECTION  42 

Psalm  113:1-6 

1  PR  AIRE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord,  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blesse  I  be  tin4  name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore. 

3  From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of  the 
same  the  Lord's  name  i:-  to  be  praised. 

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4  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glory  above 
the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwelleth  on 
high, 

6  Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things  that  are 
in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth ! 

Psalm  115 

7  NOT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name 
give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 

8  Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now  their 
God? 

9  But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens:  he  hath  done  whatso- 
ever he  hath  pleased. 

10  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

11  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not:  eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not: 

12  They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not:  noses  have  they, 
but  they  smell  not : 

13  They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not:  feet  have  they, 
but  they  walk  not:  neither  speak  they  through  their  throat. 

14  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them;  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

15  0  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord:  he  is  their  help  and 
their  shield. 

16  O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord:  he  is  their  help 
and  their  shield. 

17  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord:  he  is  their 
help  and  their  shield. 

18  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us:  he  will  bless  us; 
he  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel;  he  will  bless  the  house  of 
Aaron. 

19  He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small 
and  great. 

20  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more,  you  and 
your  children. 

21  Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord  which  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

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22  The  heaven,  even  the  heaven-,  are  the  Lord's:  but 
the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

23  The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord,  neither  any  that  go 
down  into  silence. 

24  But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and 
for  evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 


SELECTION  43 

Psalm  116 

1  I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  my  voice 
and  my  supplications. 

2  Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me,  therefore 
will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains  of 
hell  gat  hold  upon  me:  I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 

4  Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord;  0  Lord,  I 
beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple:  I  was  brought  low, 
and  he  helped  me. 

7  Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul;  for  the  Lord  hath 
dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

8  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  mine  eyes 
from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

10  I  believed,  therefore  have  I   spoken:  I   was  greatly 
afflid 

11  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

12  What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his  benefits 
ard  me? 

13  I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
of  the  Lord. 

14  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the  presence 
of  all  his  people. 

15  Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his 
saints. 

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THE   PSALTER 


16  O  Lord,  truly  I  am  thy  servant;  I  am  thy  servant, 
and  the  son  of  thine  handmaid:  thou  hast  loosed  my 
bonds. 

17  I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and 
will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

18  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the  presence 
of  all  his  people, 

19  In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  in  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  Jerusalem.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  117 

20  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations:  praise  him,  all 
ye  people. 

21  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us:  and  the 
truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION   44 

Psalm  118 

1  0  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good:  because 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  Israel  now  say,  that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say,  that  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

4  Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

5  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the  Lord  answered 
me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side;  I  will  not  fear:  what  can  man 
do  unto  me? 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me: 
therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  them  that  hate  me. 

8  Tt  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  confidence 
in  man. 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Loud  than  to  put  confidence 
in  princes. 

10  All  nations  compassed  me  about:  but  in  the  name  of 
the  Loud  will  1  destroy  them. 

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THE  PSALTER 


11  They  compassed  me  about;  yea,  they  compassed  me 
about:  but  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  I  will  destroy  them. 

12  They  compassed  me  about  liki  arequenched 

as  the  fire  of  thorns:  for  in  the4  name  of  the  Lord  1  will  destroy 
them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I  might  fall:  but  the 
Lord  helped  me. 

14  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  become  my 
salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous:  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth 
valiantly. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted:  the  right  hand 
of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore:  but  he  hath  not 
given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness:  I  will  go  into 
them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord: 

20  This  gate  of  the  Lord,  into  which  the  righteous  shall 
enter. 

21  I  will  praise  thee:  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

22  The  stone  which  the  builders  refused  is  become  the 
head  stone  of  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord's  doing;  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made;  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  0  Lord:  O  Lord,  I  beseech 
thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord: 
we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light:  bind 
the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee:  thou 
God,  I  will  exalt  thee. 

2!)  ()  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


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THE   PSALTER 


SELECTION   45 

Psalm  119:1-24 

1  BLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and  that 
seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

3  They  also  do  no  iniquity:  they  walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  thy  precepts  dili- 
gently. 

5  0  that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  thy  statutes! 

6  Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed,  when  I  have  respect  unto 
all  thy  commandments. 

7  I  will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart,  when  I 
shall  have  learned  thy  righteous  judgments. 

8  I  will  keep  thy  statutes:  O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

9  Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way?  by 
taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 

10  With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee:  0  let  me 
not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 

11  Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart,  that  I  might  not 
sin  against  thee. 

12  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord:  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

13  With  my  lips  have  I  declared  all  the  judgments  of  thy 
mouth. 

14  I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies,  as  much 
as  in  all  riches. 

15  I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts,  and  have  respect  unto 
thy  ways. 

16  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes:  I  will  not  forget 
thy  word. 

17  Deal  bountifully  with  thy  servant,  that  I  may  live, 
and  keep  thy  word. 

18  Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that    I   may  behold  wondrous 
things  out  of  thy  law. 

19  I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth:  hide  not  thy  command- 
ments from  me. 

20  My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing  that   it   hath  unto 
thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

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THE  PSALTER 


21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed,  which 
do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

22  Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt;  for  I  have 
kept  thy  testimonies. 

23  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me:  but  thy 
servant  did  meditate  in  thy  statu; 

24  Thy   testimonies  also  are  my  delight  and   my  coun- 
sellors. 


SELECTION   46 

Psalm  119:33-48,  89-96 

1  TEACH  me,  0  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes;  and  I 
shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law;  yea, 
I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

3  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  commandments; 
for  therein  do  I  delight. 

4  Incline   my   heart   unto   thy   testimonies,    and   not   to 
covetousness. 

5  Turn    away    mine    eyes    from    beholding   vanity;    and 
quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

6  Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant,  who  is  devoted 
to  thy  fear. 

7  Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear:  for  thy  judgments 
are  good. 

8  Behold,  I  have  longed  after  thy  precepts:  quicken  me 
in  thy  righteousness. 

9  Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  0  Lord,  even  thy 
salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 

10  So  shall   I  have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that   re- 
proacheth  me:  for  I  trust  in  tin-  word. 

11  And   take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth;  for  I  have  hoped  in  thy  judgm< 

12  So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually  for  ever  and  ever. 

13  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty:  for  I  seek  thy  precepts. 

14  I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before  kings,  and 
will  not  be  ashamed. 

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THE  PSALTER 


15  And   I    will   delight   myself   in   thy   commandments, 

which  I  have  loved. 

16  My  hands  also  will  1  lift  up  unto  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved;  and  I  will  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

17  For  ever,  O  Lord,  thy  word  is  settled  in  heaven. 

18  Thy  faithfulness  is  unto   all  generations:  thou  hast 
established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

19  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances: 
for  all  are  thy  servants. 

20  Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  delights,  I  should  then 
have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

21  I  will  never  forget  thy  precepts:  for  with  them  thou 
hast  quickened  me. 

22  I  am  thine,  save  me;  for  I  have  sought  thy  precepts. 

23  The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me:  but  I 
will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

24  I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection :  but  thy  command- 
ment is  exceeding  broad. 


SELECTION  47 

Psalm  119:97-120 

1  O  HOW  love  I  thy  law!   it  is  my  meditation  all  the 
day. 

2  Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast  made  me  wiser 
than  mine  enemies:  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers:  for 
thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

4  [  understand  more  than  the  ancients,  because  I  keep 
precepts. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way,  that  I 
might  keep  thy  word. 

6  I  have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments:  for  thou  hast 
taught  me. 

7  How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste!  yea,  sweeter 

mouth! 

8  Through  thy  precepts  I  get  understanding:  therefore 
1  hate  every  false  way. 

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THE  PSALTER 


9  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my 
path. 

10  I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it,  that  I  will  keep 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

11  I  am  afflicted  very  much:  quicken  me,  0  Lord,  accord- 
ing unto  thy  word. 

12  Accept,  I  beseech  thee,  the  freewill  offerings  of  my 
mouth,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

13  My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand:  yet  do  I  not  forget 
thy  law. 

14  The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me:  yet  I  erred  not 
from  thy  precepts. 

15  Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  a  heritage  for  ever: 
for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

16  I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  thy  statutes 
ys,  even  unto  the  end. 

17  I  hate  vain  thoughts:  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 

18  Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield:  I  hope  in 
thy  word. 

19  Depart  from  me,  ye  evil  doers:  for  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God. 

20  Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word,  that  I  may  live: 
and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

21  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe:  and  I  will  have 
respect  unto  thy  statutes  continually. 

22  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err  from  thy 
statutes:  for  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 

23  Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like 
dross:  therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

24  My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee;  and  I  am  afraid 
of  thy  judgments. 


SELECTION   48 

Psalm  121 

1  I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 


THE  PSALTER 


3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved:  he  that  keepeth 
thee  will  not  slumber. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon 
thy  right  hand. 

6  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the  moon  by 
night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil:  he  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

Psalm  122 

9  I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

10  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

11  Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  compact 
together: 

12  Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord,  unto 
the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

13  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment,  the  thrones  of 
the  house  of  David. 

14  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem:  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

L5  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces. 

16  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will  now 
say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

17  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  I  will  seek 
thy  good. 

Psalm  123 

18  UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  0  thou  that  dwellest 
in  the  heavens. 

19  Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand  of 
their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of 
her  mistress;  so  our  eyes  wail  upon  the  Lord  our  God,  until 
that  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 


THE  PSALTER 


20  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us: 
for  we  are  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 

21  Our  soul  is  exceedingly  filled  with  the  scorning  of  those 
thai  are  a1  ease,  and  with  the  contempt  of  the  proud. 


SELECTION   49 

Psalm  124 

1  IF  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  a\1io  was  on  our  side,  now 
may  Israel  say; 

2  If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side,  when 
men  rose  up  against  us: 

3  Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  their 
wrath  was  kindled  against  us: 

4  Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us,  the  stream  had 
gone  over  our  soul: 

Then  the  proud  waters  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

6  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given  us  as  a  prey 
to  their  teeth. 

7  Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the 
fowlers:  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 

8  Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

Psalm  125 

9  THEY  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  mount  Zion, 
which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  for  ever. 

10  As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so  the 
Lord  is  round  about  his  people  from  henceforth  even  for 
ever. 

11  For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the  lot 
of  the  righteous;  lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their  hands 
unto  iniquity. 

12  Do  good,  0  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good,  and  to 
them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

13  Ajs  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways, 
the  Loud  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  workers  of  iniquity: 
but  peace  shall  be  upon  [srael. 

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Psalm  12G 

14  WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of  Zion, 
wo  were  like  them  that  dream. 

15  Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and  our 
tongue  with  singing:  then  said  they  among  the  heathen, 
The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  them. 

16  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us;  whereof  we 
are  glad. 

17  Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  Lord,  as  the  streams  in 
the  south. 

18  They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

19  He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing  his 
sheaves  writh  him. 

Psalm  127 

20  EXCEPT  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labor  in 
vain  that  build  it :  except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watch- 
man waketh  but  in  vain. 

21  It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit  up  late,  to  eat 
the  bread  of  sorrows:  for  so  he  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

22  Lo,  children  are  a  heritage  of  the  Lord:  end  the  fruit 
of  the  womb  is  his  reward. 

23  As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a  mighty  man;  so  are 
children  of  the  youth. 

24  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them: 
they  shall  not  be  ashamed,  but  they  shall  speak  with  the 
enemies  in  the  gate. 


SELECTION   50 

Psalm  130 

1  OUT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord. 

2  Lord,  hear  my  voice:  let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the 
voire  of  my  supplications. 

3  If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  ()  Lord,  who 
shall  stand9 

4  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  thai  thou  mayesl  be 

feared. 

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THE   PSALTER 


5  I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait,  and  in  his  word 
do  I  hope. 

6  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning:  1  say,  more  than  they  that  watch 
for  the  morning. 

7  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord:  for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  iniquities. 

Psalm  131 

0  LORD,  my  heart  is  not  haughty,  nor  mine  eyes  lofty: 
neither  do  I  exercise  myself  in  great  matters,  or  in  things 
too  high  for  me. 

10  Surely  I  have  behaved  and  quieted  myself,  as  a  child 
that  is  weaned  of  his  mother:  my  soul  is  even  as  a  weaned 
child. 

11  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth  and  for 
ever. 

Psalm  132 

12  LORD,  remember  David,  and  all  his  afflictions: 

13  How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed  unto  the 
mighty  God  of  Jacob; 

14  Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my  house, 
nor  go  up  into  my  bed; 

15  I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes,  or  slumber  to  mine 
eyelids, 

16  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord,  a  habitation  for 
the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

17  Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah:  we  found  it  in  the 
fields  of  the  wood. 

18  We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles:  we  will  worship  at  Ins 
footstool. 

19  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest;  thou,  and  the  ark  of  thy 
strength. 

20  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness;  and  let 
thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

21  For  thy  servant  David's  sake  turn  not  away  the  face 
of  thine  anointed. 

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THE   PSALTER 


22  The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David;  he  will 
not  turn  from  it;  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  will  I  set  upon  thy 
throne. 

23  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant  and  my  testi- 
mony that  I  shall  teach  them,  their  children  shall  also  sit 
upon  thy  throne  for  evermore. 

24  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion;  he  hath  desired  it 
for  his  habitation. 

25  This  is  my  rest  for  ever:  here  will  I  dwell;  for  I  have 
desired  it. 

26  I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision:  I  will  satisfy 
her  poor  with  bread. 

27  I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation:  and  her 
saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

28  There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  bud:  I  have 
ordained  a  lamp  for  mine  anointed. 

29  His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  shame:  but  upon  him- 
self shall  his  crown  flourish. 


SELECTION   51 

Psalm  133 

1  BEHOLD,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  brethren 
to  dwell  together  in  unity! 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that 
ran  down  upon  the  beard,  even  Aaron's  beard:  that  went 
down  to  the  skirts  of  his  garments; 

3  As  the  dew  of  Ilermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  descended 
upon  the  mountains  of  Zion':  for  there  the  Lord  commanded 
the  blessing,  even  life  for  evermore. 

Psalm  134 

4  BEHOLD,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord,  which  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

5  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

6  The  Lord  thai  made  heaven  and  earth  bless  thee  out 
of  Zion. 

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THE    PSALTEE 


Psalm  135 

7  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  name  of  the 
Lord;  praise  him,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 

8  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God, 

9  Praise  the  Lord;  for  the  Lord  is  good:  sing  praises  unto 
his  name;  for  it  is  pleasant. 

10  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself,  and 
Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 

11  For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and  that  our  Lord 
is  above  all  gods. 

12  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven, 
and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep  places. 

13  He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of  the 
earth;  he  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain;  he  bringeth  the 
wind  out  of  his  treasuries. 

14  Who  smote  the  firstborn  of  Egypt,  both  of  man  and 

15  Who  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of  thee, 

0  Egypt,  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his  servants. 

16  Who  smote  great  nations,  and  slew  mighty  kings; 

17  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites,  and  Og  king  of  Bashan, 
and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan: 

18  And  gave  their  land  for  a  heritage,  a  heritage  unto 

1  srael  his  people. 

19  Thy  name,  ()  Lord,  endureth  for  ever;  and  thy  memo- 
rial, 0  Lord,  throughout  all  generations. 

20  For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people,  and  he  will  repent 
himself  concerning  his  servants. 

21  The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work 
of  men's  hands. 

22  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  no1  :  eyes  have 
they,  bu1  they  see  not; 

23  They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not;  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouth-. 

24  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them:  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

25  Bless  the  Lord,  ()  house  of  Israel:  bless  the  Lord, 
O  house  of  Aaron: 

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THE  PSALTER 


26  Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Levi:  ye  that  fear  the 
Lord,  bless  the  Lord. 

27  Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion,  which  dwelleth  at 
Jerusalem.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION   52 

Psalm  136  :  1-9,  23-26 

1  O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

3  0  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords:  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

4  To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

5  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

6  To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the  waters: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  To  him  that  made  great  lights:  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever: 

8  The  sun  to  rule  by  day:  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

9  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever : 

11  And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

12  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh:  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

13  ()  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  137:  1-6 

14  BY  the  rivers  of  Babylon,  there  we  sat  down,  yea,  W  ! 
wept,  when  we  remembered  Zion. 

1.")    We  hanged  our  harps  upon  the  willows  in  the  midst 
1  hereof. 

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THE   PSALTER 


16  For  there  they  that  carried  us  away  captive  required 
of  us  a  song;  and  they  that  wasted  us  required  of  us  mirth, 
saying.  Sing  us  one  of  the  songs  of  Zion. 

17  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land? 

18  If  I  forget  thee,  ()  Jerusalem,  let  m\  right  hand  forget 
her  cunning. 

19  If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to 
the  roof  of  my  mouth;  if  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  above  my 
chief  joy. 

Psalm    138 

20  I  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart:  before  the 
gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

21  I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise 
thy  name  for  thy  loving-kindness  and  for  thy  truth:  for 
thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy  name. 

22  In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me,  and 
strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

23  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  0  Lord, 
when  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

24  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord:  for  great 
is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

25  Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly:  but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 

26  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 
revive  me:  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand  against  the 
wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

27  The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me: 
thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever:  forsake  not  the  works 
of  thine  own  hands. 


SELECTION   53 

Psalm  13!)  :  1-12,  14-24 

1  O  LORD,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 

2  Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising,  thou 
understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

3  Thou  compassesl  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art 
acquainted  with  all  my  way-. 

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THE   PSALTER 


4  For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but,  lo,  0  Lord, 
thou  know  est  it  altogether. 

5  Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me. 

6  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;  it  is  high,  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

7  Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit?  or  whither  shall  I 
flee  from  thy  presence? 

8  If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there:  if  I  make  my 
bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there. 

9  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 

10  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

11  If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me;  even  the 
night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

12  Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee;  but  the  night 
shineth  as  the  day:  the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike 
to  thee. 

13  I  will  praise  thee;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 
made:  marvellous  are  thy  works;  and  that  my  soul  knoweth 
right  well. 

14  My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee,  when  I  was  made 
in  secret,  and  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest  parts  of  the 
earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imperfect  : 
and  in  thy  book  all  my  members  were  written,  which  in 
continuance  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there  was  none  of 
them. 

16  How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  0  God! 
how  great  is  the  sum  of  them! 

17  If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than 
the  sand:  when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 

18  Surely  thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  0  God:  depart  from 
me  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

19  For  they  speak  against  thee  wickedly,  and  thine 
enemi<  -  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

20  Do  not  I  hate  them,  0  Lord,  that  hate  thee?  and  am 
qo1  1  grieved  with  those  that  rise4  up  against  thee? 


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THE   PSALTER 


21  I  hate  them  with  perfect  hatred:  I  count  them  mine 
enemies. 

22  Search  me,  ()  God,  and  know  my  heart:  try  me,  and 
know  my  thoughts : 

23  And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and  lead 
me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


SELECTION   54 

Psalm  141  :  1-3 

1  LORD,  I  cry  unto  thee:  make  haste  unto  me;  give  ear 
unto  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  incense;  and 
the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  mouth;  keep  the  door 
of  my  lips. 

Psalm  142 

4  I  CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice;  with  my  voice 
unto  the  Lord  did  I  make  my  supplication. 

5  I  poured  out  my  complaint  before  him;  I  showed  before 
him  my  trouble. 

6  When  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed  within  me,  then 
thou  knewest  my  path.  In  the  way  wherein  I  walked  have 
they  privily  laid  a  snare  for  me. 

7  I  looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld,  but  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me:  refuge  failed  me;  no  man 
cared  for  my  soul. 

8  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord:  I  said,  Thou  art  my  refuge 
and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

9  Attend  unto  my  cry;  for  I  am  brought  very  low:  deliver 
me  from  my  persecutors;  for  they  are  stronger  than  I. 

10  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  praise  thy 
name:  the  righteous  shall  compass  me  about;  for  thou  shalt 
deal  bountifully  with  me. 

Psalm  143  :  1-11 

11  HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  give  ear  to  my  supplica- 
tions: in  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in  thy  righteousness. 

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12  And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant:  for  in 
thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

13  For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul;  he  hath 
smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground;  he  hath  made  me  to 
dwell  in  darkness,  as  those  that  have  been  long  dead. 

14  Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmed  within  me;  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

15  I  remember  the  days  of  old;  I  meditate  on  all  thy  works; 
I  muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

16  I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee:  my  soul  thirsteth 
after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

17  Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord:  my  spirit  faileth:  hide  not 
thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go  down  into 
the  pit. 

18  Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning; 
for  in  thee  do  I  trust:  cause  me  to  know  the  way  wherein 
I  should  walk;  for  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

19  Deliver  me,  0  Lord,  from  mine  enemies:  I  flee  unto 
thee  to  hide  me. 

20  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will;  for  thou  art  my  God:  thy 
Spirit  is  good;  lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness. 

21  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake:  for  thy 
righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 


SELECTION  55 

Psalm  144 

1  BLESSED  be  the  Lord  my  strength,  which  teacheth 
my  hands  to  wTar,  and  my  fingers  to  fight : 

2  My  goodness,  and  my  fortress;  my  high  tower,  and  my 
deliverer;  my  shield,  and  he  in  whom  I  trust;  who  subduct h 
my  people  under  me. 

:]  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takes!  knowledge  of  him! 
or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  makest  account  of  him! 

4  Man  is  like  to  vanity:  his  days  are  as  a  shadow  that 
passel  h  away. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  0  Lord,  and  come  down:  touch  the 
mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

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THE  PSALTER 


6  Cast  forth  lightning,  and  scatter  them:  shoot  out  thine 

arrows,  and  destroy  them. 

7  Send  thine  hand  from  above;  rid  me,  and  deliver  me 
out  of  great  waters,  from  the  h  og     ihildren; 

8  Whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their  right  hand  is 
a  right  hand  of  falsehood. 

9  I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  I )  God:  upon  a  psaltery 
and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings  will  1  sing  praises  unto  thee. 

10  It  is  he  that  giveth  salvation  unto  kings:  h  ho  delivereth 
David  his  servant  from  the  hurtful  sword. 

11  Rid  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children,  whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a  right  hand  of  falsehood: 

12  That  our  sons  may  he  as  plants  grown  up  in  their 
youth;  that  our  daughters  may  he  as  corner  stones,  polished 
after  the  similitude  of  a  palace: 

13  That  our  garners  may  be  full,  affording  all  manner  of 
store:  that  our  sheep  may  bring  forth  thousands  and  ten 
thousand-  in  our  streets: 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labor;  that  there  be 
no  breaking  in,  nor  going  out;  that  there  be  no  complaining 
in  our  str< 

15  Happy  is  that  people,  that  i^  in  such  a  case:  yea. 
happy  is  that  people,  whose  God  is  the  Lord. 

Psalm  146 

16  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

17  While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord:  I  will  sing  prais 
unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being. 

18  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of  man, 
in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

19  His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth:  in 
that  ver\  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

20  Happy  is  he  thai  hath  the  Cod  of  Jacob  for  his  help, 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  ( lod: 

21  Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
therein  is:  which  ke<  peth  truth  for  ever: 

22  Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed:  which 
giveth  food  to  the  hungry.     The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners: 

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23  The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind:  the  Lord 
raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down:  the  Lord  loveth  the 
righteous : 

24  The  Lord  preserveth  the  stranger*;  he  relieveth  the 
fatherless  and  widow:  but  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth 
upside  down. 

25  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  0  Zion, 
unto  all  generations.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION   56 

Psalm  145 

1  I  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King;  and  I  will  bless 
thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  bless  thee;  and  I  will  praise  thy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised;  and  his 
greatness  is  unsearehable. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another,  and 
shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

5  I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty,  and 
of  thy  wondrous  wrorks. 

6  And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible  acts: 
and  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 

7  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy  great 
goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion;  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

9  The  Lord  is  good  to  all:  and  his  tender  mercies  are  over 
all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,   O   Lord;  and  thy 
saints  shall  bless  thee. 

1 1  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk 
of  thy  power; 

12  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts, 
and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

L3    Thy    kingdom    is    an    everlasting    kingdom,    and    thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

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14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up  all 
those  that  be  bowed  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee;  and  thou  givest  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of 
every  living  thing. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all 
his  works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him,  to 
all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him:  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him:  but  all 
the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord:  and  let 
all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 


SELECTION  57 

Psalm  147 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto 
our  God;  for  it  is  pleasant;  and  praise  is  comely. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem:  he  gathereth  to- 
gether  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3  He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars;  he  calleth  them  all 
by  their  names. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power:  his  understand- 
ing is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek:  he  casteth  the  wicked 
down  to  the  ground. 

7  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving;  sing  praise 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God: 

8  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth,  who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains. 

')  He  ui\  eth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young  ravens 
which  cry. 

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10  He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse:  he 
taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him,  in 
those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem;  praise  thy  God,  0  Zion. 

13  For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates;  he 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  fillet h  thee  with 
the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

15  He    sendeth    forth    his    commandment    upon    earth: 
his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool:  he  scattereth  the  hoar  frost 
like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels:  who  can  stand 
before  his  cold? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them :  he  causeth 
his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

19  He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and 
his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation:  and  as  for  his 
judgments,  they  have  not  knowni  them.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION   58 

Psalm  148 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 
heavens:  praise  him  in  the  heights. 

2  Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels:  praise  ye  him,  all  his  hosts. 

3  Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon:  praise  him,  all  ye  stars 
of  light. 

4  Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that 
be  above  the  heavens. 

5  Lei   them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  he  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created. 

6  He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever:  he  hath 
made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

7  Praise  the   Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps: 

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8  Fire,  and  hail;  snow,  and  vapors;  stormy  wind  fulfilling 
his  word: 

9  Mountains,  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars: 

10  Beasts,  and  all  cattle;  creeping  things,  and  flying  fowl: 

11  Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people;  princes,  and  all 
judges  of  the  earth: 

12  Both  young  men,  and  maidens;  old  men,  and  children: 

13  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  his  name 
alone  is  excellent;  his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

14  He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  praise  of 
ail  his  saints;  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near 
unto  him.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  149 

15  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new 
song,  and  his  praise  in  the  congregation  of  saints. 

16  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him :  let  the  children 
of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

17  Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance:  let  them  sing- 
praises  unto  him  with  the  timbrel  and  harp. 

18  For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people:  he  will 
beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

19  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  in  glory:  let  them  sing  aloud 
upon  their  beds. 

20  Let  the  high  praises  of  God  be  in  their  mouth,  and  a 
twoedged  sword  in  their  hand; 

21  To  execute  vengeance  upon  the  heathen,  and  punish- 
ments upon  the  people; 

22  To  bind  their  kings  with  chains,  and  their  nobles  with 
fetters  of  iron; 

23  To  execute  upon  them  the  judgment  written:  this 
honor  have  all  his  saints.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  150 

24  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary: 
praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 

25  Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts:  praise  him  according 

to  his  excellent  greatness. 

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26  Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet:  praise  him 
with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

27  Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance:  praise  him 
with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

28  Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals:  praise  him  upon 
the  high  sounding  cymbals. 

29  Let  every  thing  that   hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION   59 

(For  Good  Friday) 

Psalm  22  :  1-8,  11-31 

1  MY  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me?  why 
art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from  the  words  of  my 
roaring? 

2  0  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  but  thou  hearest  not; 
and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

3  But  thou  art  holy,  O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises 
of  Israel. 

4  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee:  they  trusted,  and  thou 
didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered:  they  trusted 
in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6  But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man;  a  reproach  of  men,  and 
despised  of  the  people. 

7  All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn:  they  shoot  out 
the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying, 

8  lie  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver  him: 
let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him. 

9  Be  not  far  from  me;  for  trouble  is  near;  for  there  is 
none  to  help. 

10  Many  bulls  have  compassed  me:  strong  bulls  of 
Bashan  have  beset  me  round. 

1 1  They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  as  a  ravening 
mid  a  roaring  lion. 


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12  I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out 
of  joint :  my  heart  is  like  wax;  it  is  melted  in  the  midst  of  my 
bowels. 

13  My  s1  rengl  h  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd;  and  my  tongue 
eleaveth  to  my  jaws;  and  thou  hast  brought  me  into  the 
dust  of  death. 

14  For  dogs  have  compassed  me:  the  assembly  of  the  wicked 
have  inclosed  me:  they  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

15  I  may  tell  all  my  bones:  they  look  and  stare  upon  me. 

16  They  pari  my  garments  among  them,  and  east  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

17  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  0  Lord:  0  my  strength, 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

18  Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword;  my  darling  from  the 
power  of  the  dog. 

19  Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth:  for  thou  hast  heard 
me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

20  I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren:  in  the  midst 
of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 

21  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him:  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Jacob,  glorify  him;  and  fear  him,  all  ye  the  seed  of  Israel. 

22  For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 
of  the  afflicted;  neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him;  but 
when  he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 

23  My  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation: 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him. 

24  The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied:  they  shall  praise 
the  Lord  that  seek  him:  your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

25  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord:  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall 
worship  before  thee. 

26  For  the  kingdom  is  the  LoRDrs:  and  he  is  the  governor 
among  the  nations. 

27  All  they  that  be  fat  upon  earth  shall  eat  and  worship: 
all  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow  before  him:  and 
none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

28  A  seed  shall  serve  him:  it  shall  be  accounted  to  the 
Lord  for  a  generation. 

29  They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  righteousness 
unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born,  that  lie  hath  done  this. 


THE   PSALTER 


SELECTION   60 

(For  Good  Friday) 

Psalm  69  :  1-21,  29-36 

1  SAVE  me,  O  God;  for  the  waters  are  come  in  unto  my 
soul. 

2  I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing;  I  am 
come  into  deep  waters,  where  the  floods  overflow  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  my  crying :  my  throat  is  dried :  mine  eyes 
fail  while  I  wait  for  my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  mine  head:  they  that  would  destroy  me,  being  mine 
enemies  wrongfully,  are  mighty:  then  I  restored  that  which 
I  took  not  away. 

5  O  God,  thou  knowest  my  foolishness;  and  my  sins  are 
not  hid  from  thee. 

6  Let  not  them  that  wait  on  thee,  0  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
be  ashamed  for  my  sake:  let  not  those  that  seek  thee  be 
confounded  for  my  sake,  0  God  of  Israel. 

7  Because  for  thy  sake  I  have  borne  reproach;  shame 
hath  covered  my  face. 

8  I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren,  and  an 
alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 

9  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up;  and  the 
reproaches  of  them  that  reproached  thee  are  fallen  upon  me. 

10  When  I  wept,  and  chastened  my  soul  with  fasting, 
that  was  to  my  reproach. 

11  I  made  sackcloth  also  my  garment;  and  I  became  a 
proverb  to  them. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me;  and  I  was 
the  song  of  the  drunkards. 

13  But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  in  an 
acceptable  time:  0  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy  hear 
me,  in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

14  Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink:  let 
me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the 
deep  \v;il< 

15  Le1  not  the  waterflood  overflow  me,  neither le1  thedeep 
swallow  me  up,  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 


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16  Hear  me,  O  Lord;  for  thy  loving-kindness   is   good: 

turn   unto   me  according  to  the  multitude  of   thy   tender 

mercies. 

17  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant;  for  1  am  in 
trouble;  hear  me  speedily. 

18  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it:  deliver  me 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

1(.)  Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame,  and 
my  dishonour:  mine  adversaries  are  all  before  thee. 

20  Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart;  and  I  am  full  of 
heaviness:  and  I  looked  for  some  to  take  pity,  but  there  was 
none;  and  for  comforters,  but  I  found  none. 

21  They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat;  and  in  my  thirst 
they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  But  I  am  poor  and  sorrowful:  let  thy  salvation,  O 
God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

23  I  will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a  song,  and  will 
magnify  him  with  thanksgiving. 

24  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better  than  an  ox  or 
bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

25  The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad:  and  your  heart 
shall  live  that  seek  God. 

26  For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor,  and  despiseth  not  his 
prisoners. 

27  Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him,  the  seas,  and  every 
thing  that  moveth  therein. 

28  For  God  will  save  Zion,  and  will  build  the  cities  of 
Judah:  that  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  possession. 

29  The  seed  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit  it:  and  they 
that  love  his  name  shall  dwTell  therein. 


Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  *  to  the  |  Son  ||  and  |  to  the  j 

Holy  |  Ghost  : 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be  || 

world  without  I  end  '  =  I  A  '  =  I  men. 


